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By Charlotte Underwood
LAFOLLETTE, 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.
Courtney Muse is Eagle Tire Pro’s Educator of the week. She is the school counselor at LaFollette Middle School.
“I have been here about a year and a half now, and I love it here. Go Owls!” Muse said.
She is from Campbell County and went to school in Jellico, graduating from Jellico High School in 2016. She then attended Roane State from 2016-2018, where she earned an A.S.
“I then went on to Lincoln Memorial University where I received my bachelor’s in psychology in 2020. I am currently working towards my master’s degree for school counseling in education at LMU,” Muse said.
Over the years she said she has had several educators that have inspired her love of learning and that it “was too hard to pick just one.”
She enjoys being a counselor at LMS and giving back to the students.
“I have a background working in social work where I spent time serving children and families in the community. I always enjoyed connecting and giving back to children in the community, and now I’m able to connect with even more in the school setting!” Muse said.
Her favorite part about her job is “seeing kids grow in their skills, try new things, and learning to advocate for themselves!”
“Seeing the students build resilience is the most rewarding part of my job.”
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-10/02/2025-6AM)