Franklin High Educator Named TN Teacher of Year Finalist

Published July 11, 2014

Franklin High School Math Teacher Tracy Harmon has been named a finalist for the 2014-15 Tennessee Teacher of the Year Award. Harmon, who will be starting her 17th year at Franklin High, says she is honored to receive this special distinction.

"When I found out that I was selected as building level teacher of the year back in January I never dreamed that it would translate into State Teacher Finalist six months later," said Harmon. "I was both surprised and honored to find out that I received the award especially knowing that I work with teachers in this county who are more deserving. I'm especially privileged to be part of the Commissioner's Teacher Advisory Council where I get to share feedback and advice on issues that impact teachers across the state."

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. The final winner will represent Tennessee in the National Teacher of the Year competition and serve as 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.