Teacher of the Week

Vera Kuhn

When Kuhn was 30, she started going to Motlow State Community College. At that time, her oldest was in kindergarten and her youngest was 18 months old. After Motlow, Kuhn attended Tennessee Tech.

?I took as many hours as the dean would let me,? said Kuhn. ?I actually got my degree in two years for the four-year span. That was pushing it.?

After graduating college, Kuhn went to work at Eastside Elementary. The first 10 years were spent teaching second grade and the remaining years she?s been teaching third grade. Being around children can put any situation into perspective.

?If I?m having a rough day at home,? said Kuhn, ?when I get here, the kids surround me and everything leaves. I don?t think about it anymore. I get going and help the kids.?

After teaching for almost 17 years, Kuhn doesn?t believe she has ever had a bad class.

?I have a really good class this year, although I?ve had good classes every year,? Kuhn said.