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This “new” teacher is far from inexperienced
SYLVANIA, Ala. (WHNT) – Alan Smart is a history teacher/football/softball/bass-fishing coach at Sylvania school and is the latest recipient of WHNT’s $319 Tools for Teachers award. Coach Smart has...
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Monrovia Elementary teacher takes unique approach to teaching history
MONROVIA, Ala. (WHNT) – It’s a lesson so important it begs to be taught outside of the classroom. Each school year, Monrovia Elementary’s teacher Jesse Schmitt has a unique way of teaching his...
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Engineer-Turned-Teacher Draws from Real-World Experience
BOAZ, Ala. (WHNT) – Before beginning his 17-year teaching career, Boaz Middle School science teacher Joe Milner was an engineer, and before that, a biologist. He even has a master’s degree in...
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Every day is a new day in this first grade class
Meridianville, Ala. (WHNT) – For nearly 30 years, Lynn Fanning elementary has been home to one committed first grade teacher. She’s already well-known in the Madison County School system; now it’s...
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Skyline Kindergarten teacher of 30 years says students keep her going
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) – She’s been teaching for 30 years. Now a former student’s son is getting the benefit of learning from a woman who made a lasting impact on his mom. This week, we surprised...
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Alaina Pettus teaches a variety of skills through robotics
KILLEN, Ala. (WHNT) – In one particular classroom at Brooks High School, you’ll find a variety of subjects being taught: from marketing and design to scientific method and engineering, it’s all here in...
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Priceville teacher uses both numbers and community service as teaching tools
PRICEVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – This week’s Tools for Teachers honoree is Ashley McCulloch, a math teacher at Priceville Junior High. She’s known for her abilities inside the classroom, but it’s her role...
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Guntersville teacher mixes heart with hands-on learning
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT)- This week’s Tools for Teachers award winner is Barbara Boyles, a science teacher at Guntersville High School. Like many of our award winners, Ms. Boyles came to teaching a...
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From TV producer to 8th grade English teacher
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WHNT) – A prior career as a television-news producer prepared Jodie McNutt well for her current job as an 8th grade English teacher. Her work still revolves around using words to...
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From metaphors to peer mentors, this Elkmont teacher gets creative teaching math
ELKMONT, Ala. (WHNT) – This week’s Tools for Teachers award winner is Linda Schmidt, a math teacher at Elkmont High School known for her creativity and relentless pursuit of understanding. Whether it’s...
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Crestline veteran teacher resisting retirement for at least one more year
HARTSELLE, Ala. (WHNT) – Lisa Shelton, a second grade teacher at Crestline Elementary in Hartselle, received WHNT News 19’s Tools for Teachers Award, which comes with 319 dollars to spend in her...
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Veteran special-education teacher brings compassion and composure to the...
FYFFE, Ala. (WHNT) – This week’s Tools for Teachers Award and 319 dollar prize for school supplies belongs to Robert Gilley. Mr. Gilley is a special education teacher as well as an Iraq War veteran...
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Career tech teacher is producing both champions and all star employees
HOLLYWOOD, Ala. (WHNT) – At the Earnest Pruett Center of Technology (EPCOT) in Jackson County, one career tech teacher has demonstrated his abilities by producing back-to-back-to-back champions in...
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Asbury special needs teacher recognized for her impacts
ASBURY, Ala. (WHNT) – This week’s Tools for Teachers award and 319 dollar prize for classroom supplies belongs to Beth Hanner, a resource teacher at Asbury Elementary. She was nominated for this honor...
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Second grade teacher known for demonstrating a heart for students
NEW MARKET, Ala. (WHNT) – This week’s Tools for Teachers award winner and recipient of 319 dollars for classroom supplies is Chrissie Willett, a second grade teacher at Walnut Grove Elementary in New...
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Fourth grade teacher has been refining her craft for 37 years
FAYETTEVILLE, TN (WHNT) – You can usually assume a couple of things about a teacher who has taught for nearly 40 years. First, they have a passion for the job, and second, they have developed a...
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East Limestone’s Deshonna Ford coaches and teaches to impact lives
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. – This week’s Tools for Teachers award winner is East Limestone High School’s Deshonna Ford, a committed teacher who is reaching kids through business classes and by coaching...
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Not even cancer can diminish this teacher’s commitment to students
MADISON CO., Ala. (WHNT) – The Tools-for-Teachers spotlight this week shines on Bambi Dean, a third grade teacher at Mt. Carmel Elementary whose inspirational story is a testament to the commitment she...
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Assistant principal leaves a legacy of compassion
FLORENCE, Ala. (WHNT) – Forest Hills Elementary assistant principal Chris Pepper is about to complete his 30th-and final-school year as an educator. He’s retiring this year, but his impact will not...
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McDonnell Elementary teacher connects with the entirety of students’ lives
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – When a 5th grader takes the time to write a nomination letter for her teacher, you know that educator is doing something right. Valerie Hereford of McDonnell Elementary...
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