Was your favorite teacher recognized as a Tennessee Lottery Educator of the Week in your hometown? Then vote for him or her to be honored as the statewide Educator of the Month! Just click on the photo below to cast your vote. And come back often – you can vote once every day!
May Educator of the Month
Kylee Johnson
Stone Memorial High School
What do you like most about teaching?
While teaching a subject I am passionate about, I get to form lifelong relationships with my students.
Casey Hassell
Milan Elementary
Enjoying the day with my students everyday and maybe helping them to grow a little bit and having fun.
Eno Mkpong-Madu
White Station High School
I love observing students translate class knowledge into intelligent personal health choices.
Keith Heim
Gladeville Middle School
Building positive relationships with students and following their successes in life long after they finish middle school.
April Frost
Inskip Elementary
I enjoy building relationships with my students. I also love seeing my students grow academically and achieve their academic goals.
Shannon Bragg
Big Ridge Elementary
Witnessing the growth students make from the time they enter kindergarten until the end of the year, and the excitement they experience when they learn to read.
Cody Patterson
North Side Elementary School
The kids are why I love to teach. I always give them opportunities to stay physically fit and teach them how to stay active as a lifestyle.
Leah Wages
South Elementary
I do it all for the kids, I love to see them learn, I love to see them grow throughout the year.
Aaron Arnold
Millington Central Middle High School
I love sharing my love of music with my students.
Donna Summers
Ralph Askins School
Seeing the sparkle in a student's eyes when connections are made, new knowledge is formed and they are so proud of themselves!
Rochelle Ramos
Farragut Middle
I love working with the middle school students! I teach them ancient history and they keep me up to speed on new dance moves and the ever changing “teen” lingo.
Cindy Loper
Calvin Donaldson Elementary
I enjoy helping the children learn new things and the excitement when they learn the material. I love helping them be the best they can be.
Beth Ricker
Greeneville High School
I think I was called to teach. I was surrounded by so many teachers in my family and at church and they were who I wanted to be.
Sherbrina Shephard
Kate Bond Middle School
I love the ability to guide and inspire the next generation of learners.
Shannon Cardin
Richland Elementary School
My favorite part of teaching is being able to directly impact so many lives on a daily basis. It is truly a humbling experience!
Toni Hobby
Joppa Elementary
I enjoy being someone my students and families can count on, being a support for both academic and life! I love making connections with students.
Brian Fahey
Normal Park Museum Magnet Upper
Building strong relationships with my students, which enables me to help them foster a love for learning about the history and cultures of the world.
Jenny Harmon
McDonald Elementary
I like to teach because it's fascinating to light that little spark inside little 6 and 7 year-olds and watch that flame grow over the course of the year.
Michael Kidd
Newbern Elementary
Being here with the kids everyday and introducing them to new things.
Kim Taylor
Erma Siegel Elementary
Building relationships and creating an environment where students know they're accepted, supported, loved and challenged.
Nicole Morton
Bearden Middle School
I most enjoy seeing students have that light bulb moment when they reach understanding, and growth happens. Their joy in their victory becomes my joy.
Missy Kyle
Etowah City School
Teaching a student a concept and they begin to understand it and will teach it to another student. It shows me that they understand the skill and how to use it.
Andrea Baker
Cherokee Elementary School
You have to have a lot of patience and compassion. You have to know when they are struggling and want help. Teachers basically are lifelong students and I learn every day.
Ala’handro A. Harris
Believe Memphis Academy
I love inspiring young minds and fostering their love for learning.
