By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Educators make a difference in students’ lives every day. For many students, having a school employee who cares and goes that extra mile can be the difference in a successful education and graduation. We’ve all had that teacher, or school employee who inspired us or helped in some way. That’s why WLAF and Eagle Tire Pros salute all of our hardworking educators with a weekly feature.

April Sweat is Eagle Tire Pros Educator of the Week. She teaches Algebra I at Campbell County High School.

April grew up in Campbell County and is married to Patrick Sweat. Together, they have two children, Eva Sweat and Cole Miller. 

April Sweat is Eagle Tire Pros Educator of the Week. She teaches Algebra I at CCHS.

Sweat said she grew up in Campbell County and attended Jacksboro Elementary, Jacksboro Middle, and graduated from Campbell County High School in 1996.

She graduated from the University of Tennessee with her master’s degree.

According to her, all of her teachers she had in the past influenced her career choice.

Sweat has been teaching for 23 years and currently teaches Algebra I at CCHS.

“I knew I wanted to be a teacher since I was a little girl. I love teaching at the high school because of the environment! And I love teaching math, because it’s all about problem solving. I love building the relationships,” Sweat 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-10/30/2025-6AM)

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