posted May 20, 2008
Rep. Eric Watson announced that Mrs. Luajean Bryan of the Walker Valley High School was chosen in the top nine Finalists for the 2009 Tennessee Teacher of the Year Award.
The nine regional winners are comprised of an elementary, middle and high school educator from each of the three grand divisions of the state. Grand Division Winners and the state Teacher of the Year will be selected from this group.
“I'm so proud that Mrs. Bryan has been recognized as one of the finalists for this award," said Rep. Watson. "This goes to show that their are teachers out there who are willing to make a difference."
"Mrs. Bryan is a teacher that goes beyond what is recognized as normal duties, She does what it takes to give students the opportunity to learn and grow," said Danny Coggin, principal of Walker Valley High School.
The Niswonger Foundation sponsors a banquet in the fall to honor the finalists and announce winners. The Teacher of the Year represents Tennessee in the national competition and is an ambassador for education in Tennessee throughout the year of their term.
To qualify, candidates must have been teaching full-time for at least five years; have a proven record of using creative, research-based teaching strategies resulting in measurable student results; and be effective school and community leaders.
A panel of professional educators from across the state scores applications to identify the finalists.
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