East Brainerd Elementary's Jody Conn uses life experience in the classroom
Good teachers don't just help us learn, they help us understand the world around us. Students at one Hamilton County School say one educator teaches lessons for life.
John Echols helps kids adjust to Middle School environment
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.
Ooltewah Elementary librarian Sue Smith makes books & reading cool
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.
Heritage Middle School's Phil Jones makes 8th grade math understandable
Certain subjects are just harder to understand... But at Heritage Middle School math teacher Phil Jones makes it click for his students.
Englewood Elementary's Jodi Mull keeps 1st graders focused & learning
At Englewood Elementary there's a very special 1st grade teacher who not only makes it fun, she makes sure everyone stays on track.
Patti Malone inspires kids to love the library
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.
Central High School's Lee Ann McBryar won't settle for less than the best
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...
Belvoir Christian Academy's Rebecca Nelson keeps 3rd graders learning & focused
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.
Michelle Stiles of Daisy Elementary makes her class feel like family
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.
Red Bank Elementary's Becca McKnight helps each student understand & have fun
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...
Hickory Valley Christian's Meg Scott helps kids love the classics
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.
Diana Fleshman's kindergarteners sing & move their way to learning
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.
Elaine Hutcheson is this week's Golden Apple Award winner.
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 Performs at BI-LO/WDEF News 12 Golden Apple Awards Banquet
Bradley Central High School show choir dazzled banquet attendees at the 2010 BI-LO/WDEF News 12 Golden Apple Award ceremony.
WDEF News 12 & Bi-Lo recognize 2009-2010 Golden Apple Teacher of the Year
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.
Howard's Ashley Wilbur helps students succeed through challenges
English teacher Ashley Wilbur uses her classroom to connect with her kids and push them through the tough times.
Berean Academy teacher Geney Watson keeps kids learning
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.
Woodlawn Elementary's Melody Hilty breaks through autism
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.
Brian Kyle makes all students feel important
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.
Gordon Lee High's Mandy Sturdivant encourages kids to succeed
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.
Steve Bennett uses current events to teach for the future
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.
Marion County's Eleanor Campbell wins Golden Apple Award
Sometimes kids just need someone they can count on... At Whitwell High School students say there's one teachers who's on your side.
Golden Apple Award Winner Dianne Richardson
The Walker County Gilbert Elementary Teacher says her kids feel more like family.
Hixson Middle School's Erica Schmidt inspires future teachers
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.