Rhonda Girdley teaches Kindergarten at Findlay Elementary in Sparta. Girdley was nominated by Matthew Hargrove because “Ms. Girdley has been a teacher for 30 plus years and is wonderful. She has had both of my children. They went into Kindergarten crying and being scared. Ms. Girdley has taught them to come out of the shy bubble and now they are both outgoing and have changed 100 percent.”
Listen to Ms. Girdley’s interview with Sheila Scruggs to learn more!
Lite Rock 95.9 and Progressive Savings Bank asked Red Boiling Springs to show their Upper Cumberland Spirit. They did and it could win Red Boiling Springs $1000! Check out the gallery below.
And be sure to come out Friday night for the Football Friday Tailgate Party from 5-7pm. We’ll have plenty of photo ops for you, your kids, and the entire community.
The school with the most Upper Cumberland Spirit Pictures at the end of the season wins the $1000 from Progressive Savings Bank.
You only have until Sunday at midnight to get all your pictures uploaded so get busy and show your Upper Cumberland Spirit!
Leigh Caldwell is a 4th grade teacher at Northeast Elementary School in Cookeville. She was nominated by Mary Eldridge. Caldwell was nominated because “she is an awesome teacher. My son had her for 3rd grade half of the time and now in 4th grade he is in her homeroom. She is very patient, encouraging, and an all around great teacher. She wants to see her students succeed. She takes time to respond to parents questions and concerns.”
Listen to Ms. Caldwell’s interview with Sheila Scruggs to learn more!
Lite Rock 95.9 and Progressive Savings Bank asked Upperman to show their Upper Cumberland Spirit. They did and it could win Upperman $1000! Check out the gallery below.
Now it’s your turn Red Boiling Springs! Click Here to upload your pictures!
And be sure to come out Friday night for the Football Friday Tailgate Party from 5-7pm. We’ll have plenty of photo ops for you, your kids, and the entire community.
The school with the most Upper Cumberland Spirit Pictures at the end of the season wins the $1000 from Progressive Savings Bank.
You only have until Sunday at midnight to get all your pictures uploaded so get busy and show your Upper Cumberland Spirit!
Camille Conner teaches Pre-K at Homestead Elementary in Crossville. She has been there for four years enjoying the little faces she sees each day. Ms. Conner’s mother was also a teacher and that influenced her in choosing her profession.
Listen to Ms. Conner’s interview with Sheila Scruggs to learn more!
106-9 Kicks Country and Progressive Savings Bank asked Clay County to show their Upper Cumberland Spirit. They did and it could win Clay County $1000! Check out the gallery below.
Now it’s your turn Upperman! Click Here to upload your pictures!
And be sure to come out Friday night for the Football Friday Tailgate Party from 5-7pm. We’ll have plenty of photo ops for you, your kids, and the entire community.
The school with the most Upper Cumberland Spirit Pictures at the end of the season wins the $1000 from Progressive Savings Bank.
You only have until Sunday at midnight to get all your pictures uploaded so get busy and show your Upper Cumberland Spirit!
Lite Rock 95.9 and The Tennessee Credit Union recognized Alli Hyder, a senior at Cumberland County High Schoolin Crossville, as a Dream Big Scholar.
Hyder was named Cumberland County Girls Basketball Freshman of the year. She is also a Girls’ State Nominee. As a dual enrollment student at Roane State Community College, Hyder achieved Dual Student of the month. Hyder was named Student of the class with Honors in Chemistry, AP U.S. History, Dual Statistics and Spanish 2. Hyder maintains a 4.0 GPA, while being the captain of the basketball team. Hyder also came in 23rd of 100+ in a pre-calculus competition.
Hyder is a member of the Cumberland County Girls Basketball Team, Interact Club, FBLA, and Student Council.
Hyder plans to attend Tennessee Tech University and major in Biochemistry, and plans to be in the honors program. After getting a degree in biochemistry, Hyder plans to go to a physical therapy school and get her doctorate in physical therapy.
Alli Hyder will now be eligible to win scholarship money from Lite Rock 95.9 and The Tennessee Credit Union.
Listen to the announcement below!
Amanda Selby teaches first grand in Sparta at Findley Elementary. The nomination said she helps each child feel comfortable learning. Ms. Selby goes out of her way to help children come out of their shell to reach their full potential.
Listen to Ms. Selby’s interview with Sheila Scruggs to learn more!
Lite Rock 95.9 and Progressive Savings Bank asked Pickett County to show their Upper Cumberland Spirit. They did and it could win Pickett County $1000! Check out the gallery below.
Now it’s your turn Clay County! Click Here to upload your pictures!
And be sure to come out Friday night for the Football Friday Tailgate Party from 5-7pm. We’ll have plenty of photo ops for you, your kids, and the entire community.
The school with the most Upper Cumberland Spirit Pictures at the end of the season wins the $1000 from Progressive Savings Bank.
You only have until Sunday at midnight to get all your pictures uploaded so get busy and show your Upper Cumberland Spirit!
Max Amoss is the band director at Avery Trace Middle School. He’s love of music made him want to pursue a career in teaching. Mr. Amoss enjoys seeing the student grow from a new beginner to hearing them play an entire song on their instrument. He says it’s very rewarding when a student lets him know something they learned in band has been a positive in their lives.
Listen to Lite Rock 95.9’s Sheila Scruggs interview with Mr. Amoss to learn more!
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