Kyra Herrin is Eagle Tire Pros teacher of the week 

By Charlotte Underwood 

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – We’ve all had that teacher who inspired us or helped in some way. That’s why WLAF and Eagle Tire Pros salute one of our hard working educators with a weekly feature. Teachers make a difference in their students lives each and every day. For many students, having a teacher who cares and goes that extra mile can be the difference in a successful education and graduation.

This week’s featured teacher is Valley View’s Kyra Herrin. She teaches first grade and has been a teacher for 17 years. 

She and her husband Cobie have three children – Maggie, Allie & Rhett. 

Herrin was born and raised in LaFollette. She attended Carson Newman University for her undergraduate degree and received her master’s degree from Union College. 

She said the Lord inspired her to become a teacher and she felt “led to follow His will for her life.”

“I am so thankful that I did! I couldn’t have imagined doing anything else. God led me into teaching when I was in college. I am so thankful for him guiding me into this profession. I love being a teacher and seeing my students grow throughout the year. I love seeing their excitement when they finally get the new concept they have been working on” Herrin said.

When she’s not teaching, she spends her time watching her kids play basketball, baseball and cheer. 

“I also love working with the youth and ministry programs at my church,” Herrin said.

Her favorite part about teaching is seeing the kids grow throughout the year. 

To nominate a teacher for teacher of the week honors, please send your nomination to  wlaf@1450wlaf.com.

“They change so much from August to May. I love the connections we make while they are in my classroom. It always make me happy to watch as they grow up and succeed in life. They are so eager to learn, and I am honored to watch them grow throughout the year. Seeing their light bulb moments and building personal relationships with them are the best!” Herrin said.

She also said working at Valley View has been “God-sent.”

“I love working at Valley View! This has been my home for the last 16 years. I love that we are a smaller school, but the relationships you make are so strong . I am so thankful God placed me at Valley View,” Herrin said.

Every Thursday, WLAF’s Charlotte Underwood features the WLAF – Eagle Tire Pros teacher of the week. That educator also receives a free oil change from Eagle Tire Pros. To nominate a teacher for teacher of the week honors, please send your nomination to  wlaf@1450wlaf.com. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 11/30/2023-6AM)