Administration Insights

What if schools could begin supporting students and families before the first day of kindergarten? At Bowers Elementary School, Principal Alisha Thompson is taking that approach through Kindergarten Academy, an initiative designed to proactively address the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of incoming kindergarten students. Rather than waiting for challenges to arise, Thompson and

Every school has a leader who quietly changes lives. Not through grand speeches or headlines, but through conversations in hallways, words of encouragement after difficult moments, and an unwavering belief that every student is capable of more than they currently see in themselves. For Dr. Desireé Green, Principal of the Freshman Academy at Brainerd High

Some families share traditions. Others share professions. But for Brenda Arwood and Jessica Strickland, they share something even deeper—a calling. Serving in different Tennessee school districts and in different roles, this mother-daughter duo has spent decades shaping lives through education. Brenda, a veteran elementary educator with experience as both a teacher and administrator, now inspires

Eight Principles for Building a Strong Foundation in the Teaching Profession The first year of teaching is often described as one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences in an educator’s career. New teachers quickly discover that success requires much more than content knowledge and lesson planning. It demands professionalism, adaptability, empathy, and an unwavering