Jill Ferguson is Eagle Tire Pros Educator of the Week

By Charlotte Underwood

CARYVILLE, 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.

Jill Ferguson is Eagle Tire Pros Educator of the Week. She is a Pre-Kindergarten Special Education teaching assistant at Caryville Elementary School.

Ferguson shared a little about herself and her family. She is a proud graduate of the Campbell County High School Class of 1998 and she and her husband Robert have been married for 27 years.

“We have four children: our oldest son Jesse, who serves as a sergeant with Campbell County Sheriff’s Department; our son Jake, who recently graduated from MTSU; and our twin daughters Abbey and Ally, who are both in college. We are also enjoying our newest blessing, our first grandson, Parker. He is absolutely precious, and we are completely in love with him,” Ferguson said.

In her free time, she enjoys walking, taking photos, and baking for her family.

“These are the moments that help me relax, stay creative, and spend quality time with the people I love most,” Ferguson said. She said it was a “great honor to be nominated as an educator of the week.”

“I currently work as a TA in Special Education Pre-K at Caryville Elementary School, and I absolutely love my job at CES.” Ferguson said.

Teaching the kids and seeing their achievements is her favorite part of her job.

“Working with our children is truly a blessing. Each milestone achieved—whether it’s making eye contact, speaking a new word, or learning a new social skill—is a reminder of how meaningful this work is. Every child I work with holds a special place in my heart and will always be one of “my babies,” Ferguson said.

Every Thursday, WLAF’s Charlotte Underwood features the WLAF – Eagle Tire Pros Educator of the Week. That educator also receives a free oil change from Eagle Tire Pros. To nominate someone for Educator of the Week, please send your nomination to wlaf@1450wlaf.com. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-11/27/2025-6AM-PHOTO SUBMITTED)