In October 1995, I made a decision to exit corporate America IT after 10 years and enter the realm of public K-12 education. It was a decision that I did not make or take lightly. After having taught several adult computer classes at a local technical school, I had discovered how much I loved teaching…
The community in and around Covington has been hard hit over the past several years by the economic downturn and the factory closures that accompanied it. The recipient of the 2013 SCORE Prize for high schools, Covington High School, has raised the bar for its students, and the impact is seen throughout the community as…
Before going on a vacation or beginning a trip, we map out a route and have a plan as to how we are going to get there, what we are going to do, and how we are going to do it. Education is no different.
At Norman Smith Elementary, winner of the 2013 SCORE Prize for elementary schools, there is an expectation that every child can learn.
The third annual SCORE Prize honored Norman Smith Elementary (Clarksville-Montgomery County), Frank P. Brown Elementary (Cumberland County), Covington High School (Tipton County), and Trousdale County Schools for their work that has led to dramatic improvements in student achievement. On Monday, October 28, the leaders from these schools and district had the opportunity to celebrate with…