The transition between grammar school and middle school is never easy. But for one group of Center for Creative Arts students, the adjustment isn't quite so bumpy... And they say it's thanks to teacher John Echols.
Some people think of the library as just a place to find encyclopedias or do research. But the kids at Ooltewah Elementary say thanks to their librarian, the library is cool.
Certain subjects are just harder to understand... But at Heritage Middle School math teacher Phil Jones makes it click for his students.
At Englewood Elementary there's a very special 1st grade teacher who not only makes it fun, she makes sure everyone stays on track.
At Normal Park Museum Magnet School the library is one of the favorite classrooms. The kids say that's because of a very special librarian.
When a teacher pushes a student to be better, that student will often achieve more than they thought they could. One Hamilton County English teacher won't settle for mediocre...
It's hard to learn when you're having too much fun... But at Belvoir Christian Academy one teacher keeps the balance with just the right amount of discipline.
Getting to know each of your students and how they learn, can often be a challenge... But one lucky teacher at Daisy Elementary has a formed a relationship with each student and says that makes her classroom a family.
Some teachers won't give up until every student understands. Red Bank Elementary has just such a teacher and her students love her for it...
Children often say the lessons they learn in school, especially the literature they read, is old and out of touch. But at Hickory Valley Christian School one teacher is using the classics... To teach life lessons.
Kindergarten can be a pretty tough year... But one North Hamilton County Elementary teacher has as much fun as the students & it seems to work out pretty well.
The Ooltewah Middle School science teacher's hands-on approach allows her students to get up close and personal with the sometimes difficult subject.
Bradley Central High School show choir dazzled banquet attendees at the 2010 BI-LO/WDEF News 12 Golden Apple Award ceremony.
This year WDEF News 12 & Bi-Lo have had the pleasure of going out in our local schools and recognizing the best educators out there.
English teacher Ashley Wilbur uses her classroom to connect with her kids and push them through the tough times.
Enthusiasm is contagious and when your excitement is about learning you're a perfect fit in the classroom. At Berean Academy there's a 3rd grade teacher who sends her excitement home.
Connecting with kids isn't always easy... When those kids have trouble connecting with the world it's even more difficult. But for one special Murray County Teacher there are no barriers.
Students can sense when a teacher really cares. One teacher in McMinn County makes sure all his students feel important. He's this week's Golden Apple Winner.
Everyone has that one teacher who really made an impact... But at Chickamauga City Schools there's one teacher who's making an impact in a lot of lives.
When you're teaching middle school students sometimes you have to think outside the box. At Gordon Lee Middle School one high energy Social Studies teacher makes sure his lessons get through.
Sometimes kids just need someone they can count on... At Whitwell High School students say there's one teachers who's on your side.
The Walker County Gilbert Elementary Teacher says her kids feel more like family.
There are lots of good teachers out there... But not all of them inspire future teachers. This week's Golden Apple nomination came from a student teacher who wants to be just like her mentor.
Grammar School isn't all fun and games... But at Lookout Valley Elementary one special teacher makes sure her kids have a good time, while they learn life lessons.