50 years of dedication to education

50 years of dedication to education

Imagine being Neil Armstrong for a moment. As the very first man on the moon, he undoubtedly must have felt a tremendous sense of pride and an even greater sense of delight. But could he have felt isolated too? After all, it is lonely at the top. Being the first to...
Sandy Klonaris’ refreshing approach to teaching

Sandy Klonaris’ refreshing approach to teaching

It’s one thing to find an incredibly passionate and motivated teacher to teach students a particular subject. It’s another thing to find a teacher devoted to developing within students, the skill to become lifelong learners. Sandy Klonaris, an English teacher at...
The Courtyard stage

The Courtyard stage

This town can seem a bit off when the Tullahoma Wildcats aren’t taking the field at Wilkins Stadium on any given Friday night. It’s quiet and feels too still. We’ve all felt it, heard it, and possibly even complained about it. Odds are, a comment like, “there’s just...
Classroom Approved

Classroom Approved

The words “back to school” can stir up many different emotions. Some young parents hear “school” and are instantly filled with dread and anxiety. Leaving their wide eyed babes for the first time can make for heavy hearts and tear-stained eyes in the parking lot. For...
Reuniting Wildlife

Reuniting Wildlife

Did you know not everything you read on the internet is true? (Gasp!) We were shocked too. With the world at our fingertips, it’s become more than habit to pick up a phone, navigate to a search engine, and pretend to be our own gods and experts while sifting through...