2009 VAAA – McCann Alternative Learning Center

Second Place, Middle Division, K-8/Middle Schools Ruth Murray , Principal 1300 56th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37209 Davidson County Schools Recipe For Success: At McCann Alternative Learning Center, we value our students and their ability to learn and grow. We recognize their challenges and provide character education for our changing society. With such a strong emphasis on teaching and learning, we encourage the following: Everyone analyzes our student data and we have meetings to share the information with … Read More

2009 VAAA – Smith County Middle School

First Place, Middle Division, K-8/Middle Schools Ronnie Scudder, Principal 134 SCMS Lane Carthage, TN 37030 Smith County Schools Recipe For Success: SCMS: Strong Commitment Marks Success The SCMS acronym is the reason that we are being honored with this accomplishment. This award has been made possible through the commitment of knowledge, time and resources of the faculty and staff. My commitment is to provide the best faculty and staff possible for our students. We strive to prepare students … Read More

2009 VAAA – South Side Elementary School

Third Place, West Division, K-8/Middle Schools Neal Wright, Principal 29855 Highway 104, South Reagan, TN 38368 Henderson County Schools Recipe For Success: The secret to our success at South Side Elementary School is willing students who are eager to learn and a dedicated staff that strives to provide a positive, encouraging and productive environment that enhances learning.  Our staff works closely together to share new learning skills that will benefit our students.  Test scores are analyzed and students … Read More

2009 VAAA – Humboldt Middle School

Second Place, West Division, K-8/Middle Schools Lillian Shelton, Principal 1811 Ferrell Street Humboldt, TN 38343 Humboldt Schools Recipe For Success: The recipe for success at Humboldt Middle School begins with our dedicated faculty and staff. Everyone in our building is aware of the importance and the benefit of offering our students a quality education that will develop into a successful future. Teachers are encouraged to work together to ensure that all state objectives are met in each classroom. … Read More

2009 VAAA – West Carroll Junior High School

First Place, West Division, K-8/Middle Schools Lex Suite, Principal 760 Highway 77 Atwood, TN 38220 West Carroll Special School District Recipe For Success: West Carroll has been recognized for three consecutive years by ECF and we are incredibly honored. I believe we have had better achievement because we started many years earlier disaggregating our data and focusing on standards and achievement. As this practice becomes more prevalent, especially as an integral part of all Tennessee School Improvement Plans … Read More

2009 VAAA – Orchard Knob Elementary School

Third Place, East Division, Elementary Schools Marthel Young, Principal 400 North Orchard Knob Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404 Hamilton County Schools Recipe For Success: Orchard Knob Elementary is committed to high achievement by providing rigorous teaching and learning for all students and creating a positive learning culture for everyone. Our mission and vision are accomplished through scaffolded professional development, vertical team collaboration, extended instructional days, professional learning cadres, opportunities for student and teacher empowerment, and partnering with the community. … Read More

2009 VAAA – Eaton Elementary School

Second Place, East Division, Elementary Schools Jennifer Malone, Principal 423 Hickory Creek Road Lenoir City, TN 37771 Loudon County Schools Recipe For Success: Student learning is at the heart of everything we do at Eaton Elementary. We believe that learning is transformed when the use of technology fundamentally changes the way the children communicate and collaborate locally and globally. It is our responsibility to ensure technology adds to the richness of the curriculum, engages and motivates students, and … Read More

2009 VAAA – Carter Elementary School

First Place, East Division, Elementary Schools Julie Thompson, Principal 9304 College Lane Strawberry Plains, TN 37871 Knox County Schools Recipe For Success: There are many factors that contribute to the success of Carter Elementary School. We have had a long history of excellent Value-Added scores and work diligently to maintain that level of achievement each year. Organization, programming, and academic focus are at the heart of our success. The staff at Carter Elementary School has been working together … Read More

2009 VAAA – Cowan Elementary School

Third Place, Middle Division, Elementary Schools Raymond Council, Principal 501 E. Cumberland Street Cowan, TN 37318 Franklin County Schools Recipe For Success: The formula for success has been presented to schools for many years. There is nothing secret about the things a school needs to do to be successful. The challenge is getting all the stakeholders involved in the process to make it happen. At Cowan Elementary School we have made this happen. First, we are organized as … Read More

2009 VAAA – Barfield Elementary School

Second Place, Middle Division, Elementary Schools Judy Goodwin, Principal 350 Barfield-Crescent Road Murfreesboro, TN 37128 Rutherford County Schools Recipe For Success: Maintaining a positive school environment for students, staff, parents, and community is a cornerstone of Barfield Elementary School’s success. The typical employee at our school has a positive, upbeat attitude, a terrific work ethic, and a genuine concern for children. It is our belief that if we hold our students to high standards, we must be the … Read More

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