NEA Recognizes West Haven TA With ‘ESP Of The Year’ Award

NEA Recognizes West Haven TA With ‘ESP Of The Year’ Award

A West Haven Elementary staff member is earning time in the spotlight as the Tennessee Educational Support Professional (ESP) of the Year and will attend the National Education Association’s ESP Conference. Patricia Jackson has been an ESP at West Haven for 23 years and has a heart for her students. “I get really close to a lot of my kids,” Jackson said. “I’ve got kids in their 20s and 30s that still call me. I think it’s because I try to get really involved with the students that are the most needy. Those that just don’t have it anywhere else.” Jackson initially applied to West Haven to be...

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West Hills Elementary Visited By “Careers On Wheels”

West Hills Elementary Visited By “Careers On Wheels”

This week, West Hills Elementary had its first College and Career Week with a “Dress for the Job You Want” Day, guest speakers, and mobile professionals from across the county showing students their “Careers on Wheels!” Visitors included...

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Vine Middle Theater Group Attends Performance Of Hamilton

When the award-winning Broadway show Hamilton announced last summer it was coming to Knoxville, Vine Middle Magnet School dance teacher Jana Cartee jumped on the chance to win tickets for her students.  The Tennessee Theatre Youth Arts Alliance provides tickets...

Food Show Gives Students A Voice In Cafeteria Offerings

Rani Patel, Heli Patel, and Stephanie Patel from Farragut High School enjoy samples at the 23rd KCS Food Show at the Knoxville Expo Center on Thursday, Feb. 9. Over 600 eager students took a trip to the Knoxville Expo Center on Thursday for the 23rd KCS Food Show,...

CMA Students Earn Associate Degree Before Diploma

Career Magnet Academy students signed a Credit Wall earlier this week to highlight a great achievement–earning college credit in high school through Pellissippi State Community College. CMA’s mission is for every student to graduate with a “diploma plus.” Diploma-plus...

Knox County Leaders Embark On 70% x 2024 Goal

Knox County leaders have launched a new initiative to increase the percentage of high school graduates who go on to college or trade school. The 70% x 2024 effort was unveiled at a panel discussion on Monday, which included leaders from Knox County Schools, the...

Theotis Robinson Paved The Way For Black Students

Theotis Robinson, Jr. and others cut the ribbon at a September, 2021 dedication ceremony to celebrate the renaming of UT's White Hall dormitory in honor of Robinson. At the same ceremony, the university's Orange Hall was renamed in honor of Rita Sanders Geier. Photo...

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