cha21, Author at Chattanooga 2.0

Red Bank High School’s Secret to Success: Principal Elaine Harper

October 25, 2018

Walking through the halls of Red Bank High School, it is impossible to ignore the impact that Principal Elaine Harper has had on our school. Whether she is in the classroom mentoring a teacher, in the halls encouraging our students, working late to organize after-school activities,…

Get to Know the Finalists for the 2018 Education Innovator Award

October 22, 2018

Constant innovation and ingenuity are crucial components to maintaining and growing our community’s economic strength. Employers are seeking candidates who not only have the qualifications and education to meet job needs, but who can think critically, work well with others, and come up with creative solutions…

The Rock Star PrinciPAL

October 19, 2018

Working for a good principal can change a person’s life; working for an amazing principal can change a multitude of lives. A principal that is willing to dive in – to curriculum, to student behavior needs, to parental conflict resolutions, and to classroom decisions – can…

#ThankAPrincipal With Chattanooga 2.0

October 5, 2018

One of the keys to student success is a great school. The key to a great school is a great principal. Chattanooga 2.0 has recognized the importance of empowering school leaders in our district since it was outlined as a priority area in our initial…

Become a tnAchieves Mentor and Change a Life

September 21, 2018

Have you ever had one of those moments where you wish someone would have told you something earlier on in life? Maybe if you would have had a guide or a mentor, you would have known and made a more educated decision. Many are fortunate…

ONE WEEK COUNTDOWN: Chattanooga Area Teachers Apply for NEW Innovation Award!

September 7, 2018

As technology and the demands of our community’s workforce continue to evolve, our education systems must keep up to ensure students are prepared to reach their highest potential when they leave the classroom. Chattanooga and Hamilton County are transforming into major innovation hubs and we are proud…

Preparing Future Teachers to Change Lives Inside and Outside the Classroom

August 29, 2018

With education on the forefront of conversations in our community, it is now more urgent than ever that we send passionate teachers into the classroom with the knowledge, resources, and drive to lead our schools through this transformation. As Director of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga…

Kelly: Why I Support Chattanooga 2.0

August 14, 2018

I firmly believe that Chattanooga 2.0 is the single most critical movement happening in Chattanooga, and will be for the next 20 years. Nothing is more important to our local future than making Chattanooga the smartest city in the South. Why? I have been in Chattanooga all…