Teacher Targets—An Educational Blog

Amanda Tolbert, Sumner Hill
September 2, 2026

Technology has opened doors that previous generations could only imagine. It absolutely has a place in education. If you walk into my classroom, you probably won't see a single MacBook in sight. 

Instead, you'll find something that looks much more like the classrooms I sat in as a high school student: notebooks open, pencils moving, and an almost constant reliance on pen and paper.

Reagan Cothern
Clinton High School

Twelve years ago, I failed a test for the first time. I remember the score—a 62—written in red ink right next to my name. There were tears. Lots of them actually. I cried out of frustration. You see, the night before the test, I’d spent maybe a maximum of 30 minutes studying for it because I was expecting an easy A.

by Kristin Garvey
Eastside Elementary

Initially, I was afraid moving to more “relaxed” seating choices would lead to chaos in my classroom. What I’ve learned through this process, though, is that when you set the expectations and rationale with students, they will rise to the occasion.

Kelly Jackson, Clinton Park
August 11, 2026

Years from now, my students probably won’t remember every sight word they learned or every worksheet they completed. But I hope they’ll remember the classroom where they felt safe, celebrated, and loved.

Will Nations, Sports Information Director
August 4, 2026

Our commitment to excellence extends beyond digital coverage. Whether it is a Friday night football game or a junior high contest, every event deserves a first-class atmosphere.

Kayla Quick, Northside Elementary
July 28, 2026

Executive Function is pretty much the CEO, the boss of the brain. It makes decisions, plans and implements functions, controls emotions, pays attention, and initiates tasks. As an educator, I know that those are the exact skills that students sometimes are lacking and can make our jobs feel impossible at times.

Jasmine Rudd, Lovett
May 5, 2026

For twenty years, my favorite thing about teaching has been the same, no matter what district grade or school.  It has never changed—underdog or struggling students having their lightbulb moment.

I love watching students turn their I can’t, I’m not sure, I don’t want to thoughts into You’d be proud of me, I met my goal, and I passed! It brings me back to my why every single year.