Jessica Huckaby is Eagle Tire Pros teacher of the week 

By Charlotte Underwood 

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Teachers make a difference in their students’ lives 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 Jessica Huckaby. She is in her third-year teaching third grade at LaFollette Elementary School.

According to Huckaby, she has lived in Campbell County her whole life.

Jessica Huckaby is Eagle Tire Pros Teacher of the Week! She teaches third grade at LaFollette Elementary School.

She graduated Campbell County High School in 2013 and just graduated in May of this year with her Master’s Degree in Education from King University.

“I was inspired to become a teacher because of the potential to significantly influence a child’s life through learning! ” Huckaby said. 

During her own schooling in Campbell County, Huckaby said her favorite teacher was Mrs. Crutchfield who taught cosmetology at the high school.

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

“She was someone who went above and beyond when it came to caring for her students,” Huckaby said, adding that she did the same for her own students.

She said she loves teaching elementary school, especially third grade.

“My favorite part about teaching third grade is seeing the independence students gain throughout their third-grade year. They are eager to learn more complex skills and become more self-sufficient. It is exciting getting to do something you really love every day!”

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 – 08/15/2024-6AM)