Rhonda Green is Eagle Tire Pros Educator of the Week

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.

Rhonda Green is Eagle Tire Pros Educator of the Week. She teaches second grade at LaFollette Elementary School and has been an educator for 30 years.

Green said she was “quite humbled” to be nominated as an educator of the week and shared a little about herself.

She grew up in LaFollette and attended Valley View Elementary School, LaFollette Middle School, and Campbell County High School.

“I live in Jacksboro with my husband of 36 years, Ken. We have been blessed with two sons, Matthew and Landon, and have two very spoiled dogs, Ozzy and Phen.  I enjoy spending time outside, reading, and traveling to exciting locations,” Green said.

An interesting note about her teaching career is that she has taught in multiple states due to her husband’s military career, including California, Virginia, and now Tennessee.  After her husband retired from the Navy, the couple moved back to their childhood town in Tennessee and have been here since 2006.

Green said she had been “blessed” with the teachers she had during her school years.

“I am certainly blessed to have had several wonderful teachers throughout the years. The ones that stand out the most are Peggy Hornsby, Clayton Ray, and the late Debbie Ray,” Green said.

She knew she wanted to teach since she was young and said it was in the second grade that she realized she wanted to go into education as a career.

“I have always loved working with children, even from a young age. When I was in Peggy Hornsby’s second grade class, I knew that I wanted to teach. I used to play school with my older cousins and my sister. I feel that that is what God called me to do,” Green said.

That calling has led to some wonderful memories for Green with current and former students.

“The favorite part of my job is spending my days with some amazing children that pour their heart into our classroom and when my former students return to see me. It simply makes my day. I also love it when my students demonstrate the same love for learning that I share with them,” Green said.

Another favorite aspect of her job is where she works and her co-educators.

“I love LaFollette Elementary School! I have been here since the doors opened many years ago. We have a loving and nurturing environment where all learners are encouraged daily. In addition, I teach with some of the best educators that I have ever had the privilege of knowing.  LaFollette Elementary feels like a home away from home for me.”

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-01/29/2026-6AM)