By Editor | February 4, 2021 |
Dresden Elementary School Teacher Lisa Whitworth
BY KAREN CAMPBELL
Weakley County Schools Communications Director
DRESDEN (January 28) – When IXL Learning announced its seventh annual Elite 100 list, Dresden Elementary’s Lisa Whitworth was among a select group of teachers recognized for creatively utilizing the personalized learning program during the 2019-20 academic year. IXL selected the list of 100 from 700,000 teachers and ISL users worldwide. The Elite 100 list this year includes teachers from 36 U.S. states, as well as in Canada and Venezuela. “Educators taught us lessons about resilience and dedication that we’ll never forget. They inspired us as they continued to serve their students despite unimaginable disruptions,” said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL Learning. “This year’s Elite 100 award winners are brilliant examples of how tenacious teachers utilize IXL to personalize learning, provide innovative instruction and nurtur
By Editor | January 7, 2021 |
Martin Middle School had several students excel in the UTM Young Writers Contest. Libby Adkins won in the Personal Essay category. Corrina Boyd received a certificate of recognition in the Dramatic Script category. For the Flash Fiction category, Asa Barnes was the winner. Emily Scott (not pictured) won in the Short Story contest. Her award is displayed by Becky Mullins, the sponsoring teacher.
BY KAREN CAMPBELL
Weakley County Schools Communications Director
WEAKLEY COUNTY (December 17) – When the pandemic shut down the possibility of a University of Tennessee at Martin Young Writers Conference, organizers offered area students the chance to compete in a first-ever Young Writers Contest instead. Weakley County students from Westview and Martin Middle took top honors in several categories.