As a veteran teacher who has witnessed changes in young kids since tablets came along, I offer this advice to all parents of little ones: please, please, please limit screen time. Kids need the self-regulation skills that come from being bored or having to wait.

Current juniors and seniors, dd you know Tennessee offers a scholarship to #FutureTeachers!? The deadline is September 1. Only a few days left to APPLY for money you don’t have to pay back: collegefortn.org/future-teacher…

This is my friend ⁦Missy Testerman⁩ doing what she does. Advocating for teachers. Advocating for public schools. Most importantly advocating for kids. Thankful for her and her voice. youtu.be/syBClgLe8FM?si…

“Teachers’ voices, even when whispering, are VITAL.” Words of wisdom and inspiration from the wonderful ⁦Missy Testerman⁩ 2024 National Teacher of the Year! #listentoteachers #NTOY24 ⁦CCSSO⁩ youtube.com/watch?v=syBClg…

Yes! Our leading lady and #NTOY24. Anyone who knows Missy Testerman knows she is the perfect combo of sweet and spice. Love her for all that she is and love even more what she represents for us as educators. Thank you Missy for being you and representing us so well. #NVSTOY24

This past school year was Hamilton County’s first with school vouchers. Students who took “advantage” of vouchers to transfer from public to private/religious schools underachieved students they left behind in public schools. timesfreepress.com/news/2024/aug/…

It was an absolute honor to speak at the McDowell County, NC convocation as they Race Into A New School Year. Getting to hear and meet the inspiring Cheryl Fuller only added to this amazing day. Cheryl’s story of resilience and survival reminds me why teachers are so vital.

“Teaching is more than a job; it is an investment.” In her Address to the Nation, #NTOY24 Missy Testerman emphasizes the important role educators have to advocate for their students, the profession and themselves. Read more here bit.ly/3YW5cKB. youtu.be/syBClgLe8FM.

Congratulations to the 2024-25 Tennessee Teacher of the Year, Mr. Bryan Kerns, a Fire Management and Math teacher from Dobyns-Bennett High School in the Kingsport City Schools system. I look forward to learning from you on the Teacher Advisory Council.

"When we find our voices, we find our own way to stand in the gap for kids. It is not enough to just shut our classroom doors and teach," says TN's Missy Testerman, national teacher of the year, in her address to the nation.

For the first time, the TN Department of Education honored the 10 finalists for Novice Teacher of the Year during the TN Teacher of the Year celebration in Nashville. Congratulations to these inspiring teachers who have only started their careers within the past 3 years.

National Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman is urging America’s 3.5 million teachers to “find their voice” on behalf of students as many states seek to censor teachers, ban books, and push voucher policies that send taxpayer funding to private schools. chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2024…

Last Friday, we held the 2024 Excellence in Education 65th Sapphire Anniversary Celebration! We announced the 2024-25 Tennessee Teacher of the Year, and highlighted the remarkable work of our top educators around the state. Congratulations to all awardees! tn.gov/education/news…

We are looking for ELA educators to join our Educator Advisory Team (EAT), to review public feedback and leverage their knowledge and experience to propose ELA standards revisions. The priority deadline to apply is 9/8/24. ➡View the application: stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/2024_ela…

It saddens me that this discussion about student belonging is necessary, but I came away feeling hopeful and empowered to make a bigger difference in students' lives. Daniel Leonard Dr Christina Cipriano @missytesterman @bamradionetwork bamradionetwork.com/track/dear-stu…

Vol fans and NC State fans can enjoy Saturday’s game in Spanish. Click on Carlos’ tweet for details. VAMOS VOLS!

My heart is beaming with pride for my sweet friend, Juliana, the 2021 National Teacher of the Year. She is Cocomelon’s teacher on the new YouTube series. instagram.com/reel/C_gUathid…

It was a pleasure to engage in this conversation with Melissa.

ICYMI: Did you know that Bryan Kerns from Kingsport’s Dobyns-Bennett High School is the 2025 Tennessee Teacher of the Year? We look forward to Bryan’s leadership over the next year and beyond. TN Dept of Education #NTOY2025 CCSSO