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See more of Whitley County School District on Facebook. Click on the each of the links below to download the explanatory documents. Children must be met at the beginning and challenged, even at four years old, and taught with a hands-on approach with most of the learning being play-based.

Some teachers commented on what being named Teacher of the Year means to them and why they wanted to become a teacher in the first place. Weakley County Schools is home to 10 schools in Northwest Tennessee.

She teaches many business and marketing classes that students could need in their future career paths. Farmer has always enjoyed helping others to learn and sharing her knowledge of a given subject. While teaching, Campbell is also the kindergarten grade chair and member of the Data team. When she found out she had won the award based on her co-workers’ votes, she felt very honored. Weakley County Schools is home to 10 schools in Northwest Tennessee.

The School Board of Weakley County Schools approved the Reopening 2020-21 plan for the district at the July 20 board meeting. Teachers in all schools voted for who should be named Teacher of the Year and in May the board named teachers from each school and grade level during its monthly meeting. Game on, Weakley County! Elliott also said, “As a teacher we touch lives in a variety of ways — myself, I am a homebound teacher for our teenage mothers, summer school teacher for those who need remediation, a business teacher for those who are interested in the field or just happen to need an elective credit and they liked the name of the class. Weakley County is the best - so join in this challenge and help Weakley County show out! About Us. Weakley County teachers all work to better their students one child at a time with the tools each of us bring to our classrooms; oftentimes, it a simple smile, hug or ear to listen that molds teachers into great teachers.”, Veterans Day Events Set Across Weakley County, Stalter Becomes First Female Mayor of Sharon, Fiber Committee to Host Informational Meeting, Jones First Black Female President of Kiwanis, Santa’s Helpers Taking Applications For Christmas Presents To Benefit Those In Need, Bible Union Missionary Baptist Church Supports ‘Operation Christmas Child’, Dresden High Coach Recalls Beaty’s Time with Lions, UTM Football Scores with Martin Elementary, Voters of Weakley County Can Ensure Fast Mail Delivery of Absentee By-Mail Ballots, Local, State Candidates Chosen on Election Day. They also delayed the first day of classes until August 17. On Wednesday, October 7, Instructional Supervisors Terri Stephenson and Donald Ray High visited each honoree to present them with certificates and cookies to celebrate their achievements. Weakley County teachers all work to better their students one child at a time with the tools each of us bring to our classrooms; oftentimes, it a simple smile, hug or ear to listen that molds teachers into great teachers.”. Our faculty to student ratio is 1:13. The Vine of Weakley County, TN. He felt very honored to be awarded this title and felt it gave validation for teachers all over the county teaching in the arts. Teaching for 11 years and at Dresden High School since 2016, Jacob Abbott teaches music, theatre and vocal. year of teaching is at Westview High School, where she teaches many career-based courses and is the advisor for FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). Weakley County School Librarians Offer Array of Services 10/29/2020 Ten school librarians open their library doors (and young minds) to hundreds of books on shelves, unlimited knowledge online, and resources like color and 3D printers that enhance the learning experience of students and teachers alike. Farmer has always enjoyed helping others to learn and sharing her knowledge of a given subject. 435 likes. I believe in each child having a positive learning environment and each child should be given the tools necessary to provide a quality pre-k experience.” She went on to say that she is proud of the accomplishments that the Pre-K program in Weakley County has been able to make.