Alice Wolfe is Eagle Tire Pros Educator of the Week

By Charlotte Underwood

CAMPBELL COUNTY, 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.

Alice Wolfe is Eagle Tire Pros Educator of the Week. She is an educational assistant in the Comprehensive Development Classroom at Jacksboro Elementary School.

Wolfe was born and raised in Knoxville, (Fountain City) and graduated from Central High School. She attended Carson-Newman with a major in Elementary Education, focusing on Special Education.

However, life took a different turn, and Wolfe ended up becoming a LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) and working in pediatric medicine.

“After being a military spouse, raising four children, including (twins who have a rare genetic disorder, SATB2 Associated Syndrome or SAS) as a stay-at-home mom, I landed back in East Tennessee,” Wolfe said.

She moved to Campbell County four years ago, at which point Wolfe became involved with Campbell County High School.

“One of our twins became the manager for the Lady Cougars Softball Team and has brought us to be full force supporters where we do all the announcing and scorekeeping for the team,” Wolfe said.

Wolfe said she loves being a “Jacksboro Eagle, supporting the CDC classroom as an educational assistant.”

“Having life experience with special education, I think God placed me right where I am for a reason. Going to work every day hasn’t been a chore once since becoming an Eagle. I look forward to those sweet little faces every day. While special education is challenging, It’s the most rewarding career I have had, besides being a mom and a Nana!” Wolfe said.

Her education came more from “life experiences” rather than a classroom and because of that, Wolfe said she believes she has a “special connection, not only with the students, but with their parents” as well.

“I can honestly say, I know how you feel, because I have been there myself. The hard days seem easier when we can find someone who truly understands the struggles that come with raising special kiddos. Because of this, I have always been an advocate for helping our special needs community and being in Campbell County has afforded me the opportunity to reach so many students that so often get left on the fringes of life. I am humbled and honored to be chosen as Educator of the Week,” Wolfe 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-07/30/2026-6AM)