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.
Good teachers keep their students motivated... But truly great teachers get the parents involved. At Westview Elementary School one special teacher says she owes her students' success to her wonderful classroom parents.
The best way to succeed in school and in life is to have a good foundation. One Hamilton County Pre-K Teacher makes sure even the kids who are behind come out ahead.
Some of the very best lessons come from life experience... One Marion County teacher uses his language skills to help students to see beyond their four walls.
When your teacher expects a lot, hopefully she makes the lesson fun. At Grace Baptist Academy one special teacher makes sure everyone likes school and learns more than they realize.
The best educations start with firm foundations. One Hamilton County kindergarten teacher makes sure her kids start out on top.
Middle School isn't always easy... But the kids at Rossville Middle School say thanks to one special teacher they have a safe haven filled with music where they can leave their problems behind.
Teaching geography can be pretty tough, especially when many of your students have never left the state. But at Tyner Academy one student says each kid in her class gets just what they need to learn.
Reading is perhaps the most important foundation for a child's learning. At Hickory Valley Christian School one special teacher makes sure each child learns.
High School is hard enough... But when students know their teachers care, somehow it gets a little better. At Heritage High School one special teacher gets involved in her kids' lives.