By Charlotte Underwood 

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – 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. We’ve all had that teacher who inspired us or helped in some way. That’s why WLAF and Eagle Tire Pros salute all of our hard working educators with a weekly feature.

This week’s featured teacher is Faith Heck. 

She is a first year Kindergarten teacher at LaFollette Elementary School. 

Heck is from LaFollette and attended LaFollette Elementary School herself. 

Faith Heck is Eagle Tires Pros “Teacher of the Week.” She is a first year teacher Kindergarten teacher at LaFollette Elementary School and is pictured with her finance’ Brock Eubanks.

“I’m lucky to work with many amazing and passionate educators, including some I had myself,” Heck said. 

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

She is a 2020 graduate of Campbell County High School and attended Governor’s University for her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. 

According to Heck, her favorite part about teaching is “helping students learn to read and develop social skills.”

“Kindergarten is so special because you build such strong relationships with students and help them find their love for learning,” Heck 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 – 01/04/2024-6AM)