WCS Educator Named TN Teacher of the Year Finalist

Published July 19, 2013

Page High School Math Teacher Laurie Mauldin has been named a finalist for the 2013-14 Tennessee Teacher of the Year Award.

The nine finalists are elementary, middle and high school educators from each grand division of the state. Grand Division winners and Teacher of the Year will be chosen from this group in the fall.

Mauldin began teaching at Page High School in 2004 and says she is inspired each and every day by the hard work of her students.

"I absolutely love seeing the 'light bulb' turn on in my students' eyes," said Mauldin. "Like most teachers, it is infectious to see a knowing smile spread across your student's face. The pride that students internalize because they 'got it' is priceless and those are the memories that carry you through each day."

The final winner will represent Tennessee in the National Teacher of the Year competition and is an ambassador for education throughout the year.

To qualify, candidates must have been teaching full-time for at least five years; have a proven record of using creative, research-based teaching strategies resulting in measurable achievement; and be effective school and community leaders. A panel of professional educators from across the state scored applications to identify these finalists.