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 – Smith County Middle School

Second Place, Middle Division, Middle Schools Ronnie Scudder, Principal 134 SCMS Lane Carthage, TN 37030 Smith County Schools Website here Recipe For Success: At Smith County Middle School, our faculty, staff, and students live by two quotes: 1. Strong Commitment Marks Success 2. Excuses are not acceptable. Failure is not an option. Excellence is our goal. From the first faculty meeting each year until the last day of school, high expectations for student achievement and behavior are instilled … 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 – Clairfield Elementary School

Third Place, East Division, Middle Schools Linda Keck, Principal 6360 Highway 90 Clairfield, TN 37715 Claiborne County Schools Website here Recipe For Success: When you enter Clairfield Elementary School, you will immediately recognize you are watching a well oiled machine. Everyone in the building is moving toward one aim-to do what is in the best interest of the children. The community, teachers, and parents have mobilized around the school to help it rise to its current success. The … Read More

2008 VAAA – University School

Second Place, East Division, Middle Schools Dr. Deborah DeFrieze, Director PO Box 70632 Johnson City, TN 37614 Washington County Schools Recipe For Success: Our school improvement initiatives for the years 2004-2009 were conceived by two of the many fine faculty members at University School. Our school faculty decided during the 2004-5 school year to focus on the standards of the curriculum area to be adopted each year. We would address the areas that needed to improve in each … Read More

2008 VAAA – Walker Elementary School

Third Place, West Division, Elementary Schools Patricia White, Principal 9380 Highway 128 Savannah, TN 38372 Hardin County Schools Website here Recipe For Success: The success that Walker Elementary has enjoyed for the past few years can be attributed to a variety of factors. A nurturing, family climate, a highly qualified staff, supportive parents, and most importantly, a community of eager, industrious learners have all combined to create the positive, goal-oriented environment that the entire Walker family shares. A … Read More

2008 VAAA – Douglass Elementary School

First Place, West Division, Elementary Schools Angela Brown, Principal 1650 Ash Street Memphis, TN 38108 Memphis Schools Website here Recipe For Success: The transformation that took place at Douglass School began with the search for excellence. In July, 2004, I was appointed principal of Douglass Elementary School. I walked into a quaint, clean building located in a once very prominent neighborhood, not realizing that I was the fifth principal in a seven year period, or that school’s academic … Read More

2008 VAAA – Paragon Mills Elementary School

Third Place, Middle Division, Elementary Schools Mary Lou Del Rio, Principal 260 Paragon Mills Road Nashville, TN 37211 Davidson County Schools Recipe For Success: English Language Learners comprise 70% of the student population, 94% live at poverty level and the mobility rate is 44%. Many people would look at these demographics and see barriers, but at Paragon Mills we see challenges. Our mission is to help the students succeed despite the challenges they face each day. At the … Read More

2008 VAAA – Cowan Elementary School

Second Place, Middle Division, Elementary Schools Raymond Council, Principal 501 East Cumberland Street Cowan, TN 37318 Franklin County Schools Website here 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 … Read More

2008 VAAA – Gordonsville Elementary School

First Place, Middle Division, Elementary Schools Mark Medley, Principal 104 East Main Street Gordonsville, TN 38563 Smith County Schools Recipe For Success: Looking back on the accomplishments we have made at Gordonsville Elementary School, I have to first of all compliment our dedicated staff of teachers. Without them, such success could not be possible. Not only do they put the students first, they also have high expectations for them, and that is made known from the very first … Read More

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