2011 VAAA – Holston Valley Middle School

Third Place, East Division, K-8/Middle Schools Jess Lockhart, Principal 1717 Bristol Caverns Highway Bristol, TN 37620 Sullivan County Schools Visit website Recipe For Success: Holston Valley is a 6-8 middle school in rural Sullivan County with 76% of the students economically disadvantaged.  We currently have 201 students at Holston Valley and our objective has always been to prepare our students to meet the challenges of a changing world.  We provide varied instruction tailored to the needs of a diverse … Read More

2011 VAAA – Indian Trail Middle School

First Place, East Division, K-8/Middle Schools Tammy Pearce, Principal 307 Car Mol Dr. Johnson City, TN 37601 Johnson City Schools Visit website Recipe For Success: Indian Trail Middle School is a 6 th and 7 th grade school with approximately 1100 students. We are proud of the fact that we focus on student achievement and growth. My staff has set high expectations for themselves as well as for our students. Our goal at Indian Trail is to make … Read More

2008 VAAA – Fairview Middle School

Third Place, Middle Division, Middle Schools Brian Bass, Principal 7200 Cumberland Drive Fairview, TN 37062 Williamson County Schools Website here Recipe For Success: The secret to our success at Fairview Middle School can be attributed to a common simple belief that we can always improve. There will always be students who can learn more than they are currently learning. I like to say that it takes three P’s: Passion, Purpose, and Perseverance. First and foremost, administration, guidance, teachers, … Read More

2008 VAAA – Dickson Middle School

First Place, Middle Division, Middle Schools Johnny Chandler, Principal 401 East College Street Dickson, TN 37055 Dickson County Schools Website here Recipe For Success: Dickson Middle School has adopted the beliefs of some rather successful individuals in providing the best education we can to our entire student body. Coach Pat Head Summitt, coach of the Lady Vols, says, “Never Ever let anyone out work you.” We as a staff believe that is something we can always control. We … Read More

2008 VAAA – Copper Ridge Elementary School

Third Place, East Division, Elementary Schools Terry Frost, Principal 2502 E. Brushy Valley Road Powell, TN 37849 Knox CountySchools Website here Recipe For Success: Copper Ridge Elementary has been on an exciting path of increasing student achievement. Our goals for the last five years have been to move students from scoring proficient to scoring advanced. Copper Ridge’s philosophy of “ teaching to the top” to attain the highest scores has proven successful. Achievement scores have risen from average … Read More

2008 VAAA – Boones Creek Elementary School

First Place, East Division, Elementary Schools Teresa Leonard, Principal 348 Christian Church Road Gray, TN 37615 Washington County Schools Website here Recipe For Success: The “recipe for success” at Boones Creek Elementary School involves a highly-qualified, well-trained, and highly motivated group of teachers who believe all students can learn regardless of aptitude, socioeconomic status, and home environment. Parents support both the teacher and the school in its effort to educate their child. Paraprofessionals are highly-qualified and dedicated to … Read More

2009 VAAA – Forge Ridge School

Third Place, East Division, K-8/Middle Schools Marty Cosby, Principal 160 Hill Road Harrogate, TN 37752 Claiborne County Schools Recipe For Success: Forge Ridge School is a K-8 school with 90.6% of the students economically disadvantaged. Our objective at Forge Ridge has always been to give each child the best education possible. As I tell my teachers at the beginning of each school year and throughout the year, “Students will achieve what is expected of them. We must have … Read More

2009 VAAA – Fairview Middle School

Third Place, Middle Division, K-8/Middle Schools Brian Bass, Principal 7200 Cumberland Drive Fairview, TN 37062 Williamson County Schools Recipe For Success: The secret to our success at Fairview Middle School can be attributed to a common simple belief that we can always improve. There will always be students who can learn more than they are currently learning. I like to say that it takes three P’s: Passion, Purpose, and Perseverance. First and foremost, administration, guidance, teachers, and support … 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 – 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

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