Shannon Streett, a sixth-grade language arts teacher at Woodbury Grammar in Cannon County, was recognized as the Grand Division winner for Middle Tennessee. Streett, a 10-year veteran educator, served as a Core Coach for this summer’s training in Tennessee’s English language arts standards and actively creates opportunities for parent involvement in her school and classroom. The recognition was given at the 2014-2015 Tennessee Teacher of the Year award Celebration that took place Thursday night at The Renaissance Hotel Conference Center in Nashville. Out of nine finalists 3 grand division winners were chosen including street and a Teacher of the Year was also named. Another Cannon County teacher was among the nine finalists in William Freddy Curtis who teaches government at Cannon County High School A Memphis teacher known for building a student-centered classroom was named the 2014-15 Tennessee Teacher of the Year.
Karen Vogelsang, called Mrs. V by her students, is a fourth-grade teacher at Keystone Elementary in Shelby County. She is an 11-year veteran educator that is National Board Certified and serves as a school and district leader as well as a coach for her peers.
“The Teacher of the Year awards not only allow us to recognize some of the best teachers in the state, but also provide an opportunity to share and learn from their inspired, effective methods of instruction,” Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman said. Mrs. Vogelsang was also chosen as the West Grand Division Winner Ashley Carter, a third-grade teacher at John Adams Elementary in Kingsport, was recognized as the Grand Division winner for East Tennessee.
The nine 2014-15 Teacher of Year regional winners and state finalists will serve on the inaugural Teacher Advisory Council during the 2014-15 school year. The three Grand Division winners will continue their term during the 2015-16 school year.
