So much that happens in our world today seems so far from our control. I am not referring to natural disasters – hurricanes, tsunamis, floods – but the human-made problems that are so within the …
Nashville city leaders vow to double third-grade literacy rate through community-wide effort
Two out of every three Nashville children exit third grade off-track in literacy. It’s a years-old problem that’s been tricky to fix, even though many groups have identified literacy as one of Metro Nashville Public Schools’ …
Teacher Talks: Hunters Lane High’s Natalie Boddie
Hunters Lane High School career and technical educator Natalie Boddie teaches hospitality and tourism to sophomores, juniors and seniors. Boddie has worked in education for a decade, and she was voted Hunters Lane’s Teacher of …
Sheila Calloway to be recognized at Nashville education Hall of Fame
The Nashville Public Education Foundation’s 13th annual Public Schools Hall of Fame luncheon will recognize Nashville Juvenile Court Judge Sheila Calloway for its highest honor this year. Calloway will receive the Nelson C. Andrews Distinguished …
Teacher Talks: Ruby Major Elementary music educator Sam Kallaos
Samuel Kallaos, pre-K through fourth-grade music teacher at Ruby Major Elementary School, has fulfilled his dreams of being a drummer, a family man and an educator. After deciding to leave the road as a professional …
Teacher Talks: Cambridge Early Learning Educator Danielle Norton
Danielle Norton is a classroom leader at Cambridge Early Learning Center, one of four all pre-kindergarten schools in Metro Nashville Public Schools. She has worked as an educator at MNPS since 2008 and presently supports …
Teacher Talks: MLK Magnet teacher Leticia Skae
In partnership with the Nashville Public Education Foundation, The Tennessean presents the new monthly “Teacher Talks” series. This is a monthly educator profile that seeks to create greater awareness in the community of the value …
Community commitment vital to Nashville’s teachers
Several weeks ago, Nashville’s skyline shined pink and red in honor of our public school teachers. That moment, while symbolic, was not fleeting. Rather, it marked the beginning of an important journey. We must show …
Don’t forget the teachers who shaped your life
From 1974-1975, Mrs. Kathy Dreaden Gilliam taught me in kindergarten at Nashville’s Brookmeade Elementary. She contacted me last month after seeing me on the news following our Diversity Brunch at the Islamic Center of Nashville. …
New series recognizes teachers across Nashville
Educators are among the most important members of our community and have the ability to make a lifetime impact on the development of children. That is why the Nashville Public Education Foundation began the “Show …
