Freida Wagenblast gives her kids tools for success in life
Sometimes the lessons you learn in school stick with you for life. At Birchwood Elementary one literacy teacher is prepping her kids to be life long communicators and problem solvers.
Hamilton County art teacher Betsy McClain wins Golden Apple Award
At Signal Mountain Middle High Betsy McClain is helping her kids find hidden talent.
Walker County School's Brandon Larson teaches kids to make their world better
Some teachers hand out the lesson and go about their day... Others inspire their students to change the world. At Rossville Middle School a group of 7th graders are learning to make a difference...
Brainerd High's Erin Schroeder helps kids fall in love with the written word
Teachers are often recognized for the work they do during school hours... But sometimes it's the extra curriculars that really make the difference.
Boyd Buchanan's Jennifer Greer helps spread the sunshine
Kids deal with a lot these days... But thanks to a special counselor kids at Boyd Buchanan Elementary are learning to cope.
Dade Elementary's Susan Rose is Golden Apple worthy
Being a teacher is about more than reading, writing & arithmetic... It's about caring for the whole child. That's the philosophy in Susan Rose's 3rd grade.
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.