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AASA 2016 National Conference on Education

TOSS is proud to have our 2015 Tennessee Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Mike Looney, representing our state at the AASA National Conference on Education.    

 

Conference Presentations

Just because you were unable to attend the conference does not mean you should miss out on the professional development! AASA has uploaded the presentations from NCE16 on their website. Click below to access them.

http://my.aasa.org/AASA/Resources/NCE/2016/Feb11.aspx

 

AASA: 2015 Superintendent of the Year White Pages

This week the Superintendent of the Year Forum White paper was released. The publication, Leadership for Change, endeavors to summarize the essential elements of the Superintendent of the Year forum, while emphasizing the imperatives for action by those individuals who are leading our Nation’s school district.

http://www.aasa.org/uploadedFiles/2015%20SOY%20Forum_WhitePaperFinal.pdf

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SUPERINTENDENT SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Danny Weeks (Dickson County)

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TOSS is excited to announce that our February Superintendent Spotlight is Dr. Danny Weeks.  He has served as the Director of Dickson County Schools for nearly four years. 

When asked what he was most proud of about his district, Dr. Weeks listed the focus on academics in their schools and the support from their community.  These are both vital to the success the Dickson County School district has experienced.  

Dr. Weeks stated that his favorite part of his job and what keeps him coming back everyday is "fulfilling a calling to make a difference in the lives of those we come in contact with each day, students and staff." 

Finally, some fun facts about Dr. Weeks:

  • He serves as an adjunct professor for both Austin Peay State University and Union University
  • He is a church organist
  • He is a big UT fan

 

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Congratulations Dr. Wanda Shelton

Congratulations to 2015 Superintendent of the year Dr. Wanda Shelton.

Dr. Shelton was honored at the 2015 AASA Superintendent Of The Year Gala. 


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2015-2016 Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to the Finalists for the Tennessee Department of Education's Teacher of the Year, and to award winner, Cathy Whitehead!

Learn more about these wonderful educators at http://tnclassroomchronicles.org/meet-nominees-2015-16-teacher-year/

Teacher of the Year Winner:

Cathy Whitehead - West Chester Elementary (Chester Co.)

Teacher of the Year Finalists:

  • Tonya Hawkins - Arlington Elementary (Arlington Community Schools)
  • *Cathy Whitehead - West Chester Elementary (Chester Co.)
  • Pamela Copeland - Dresden Middle (Weakley Co.)
  • *Kyle Prince - Central Magnet School (Rutherford Co.)
  • Regina Peery - McDowell Elementary (Maury Co.)
  • Gay Burger - East Side Elementary (Cannon Co.)
  • *Adam Moss - Arnold Memorial Elementary (Cleveland City Schools)
  • Karen Kelley - Pigeon Forge High School (Sevier Co.)
  • Rebekah Haren - Dobyns-Bennett High School (Kingsport City Schools)

            * = Grand Division Winner

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