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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.
Nicole Miller is Eagle Tire Pros Educator of the Week. She teaches Math and Science at Caryville Elementary School.
Miller grew up in Upstate New York and moved to Tennessee in 2016 where she attended Tennessee Tech University and graduated with her BS in Elementary Education in 2020.
Her hobbies include spending time with friends and family, and her three animals!
“I also love crime/thriller books and movies!” Miller said.
She was inspired to become an educator because of her own “struggles” with schooling at a young age.
“I wanted to be an educator because I struggled with school when I was younger and really valued some of the teachers that helped me get through! I wanted to be that support system for my students,” Miller said.
She is in her sixth year of teaching and currently teaches 5th grade Math & Science at Caryville Elementary, something she said she “absolutely loves to do.”
“I love teaching math and science because they both teach students how the world works in different ways, and how to be problem-solvers and think outside the box for solutions!” Miller said.
She also said her students are the biggest inspiration for her and that the teaching goes both ways.
“I’m inspired daily by my students and amazing team to be the best I can! However, my favorite part of the job is learning from my students as much as they learn from me!” Miller 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-02/05/2026-6AM)