<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3JdWWf_1FW3ExZE00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3JdWWf_1FW3ExZE00" width="1600" height="900" ><figcaption>Terron Simmons (Gray News)</figcaption></figure><p>HUMBOLDT, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Terron Simmons, a 4th grade Math and Science teacher at East Elementary School, has been named this week’s Educator of the Week, an award sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery. </p><p>Simmons says she was shocked and blessed to be this weeks Educator of the Week.</p><p>“I don’t know. It doesn’t feel real. I’m excited. I’m a little anxious. I feel amazing, blessed,” she said. </p><h2>More than just teaching</h2><p>“What I love most about teaching is building relationships with my students and making them feel comfortable. I also love seeing them work through a topic they may be struggling with, finally grasp it, and then ‘glow up’ when they realize they understand it,” said Simmons.</p><p>Simmons expressed her love for seeing students grow and become more confident in themselves. </p><p>“Something I do in my classroom that helps my students learn and feel comfortable, it would be holding them accountable while still being supportive and being consistent. Something that I’m especially proud of when looking at my students and the progress they’ve made, seeing them feel more confident in themselves,” she said.</p><h2>Advice to future teachers</h2><p>Simmons says her advice to future teachers is to make sure their heart is in it.</p><p>“Start every day fresh. Yeah, I want my students to remember that they are capable, they can achieve and will achieve amazing things if they work hard and stay consistent and that I love them,” said Simmons. </p><h2>How to vote and nominate</h2><p>Simmons is now eligible for the Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Month award. To vote for Simmons or any other nominees, visit the Tennessee Education Lottery website.</p><p>To nominate an educator and review the official rules, visit wbbjtv.com/educator.</p></div></body>

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HUMBOLDT, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Terron Simmons, a 4th grade Math and Science teacher at East Elementary School, has been named this week’s Educator of the Week, an award sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Simmons says she was shocked and blessed to be this weeks Educator of the Week.

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HUMBOLDT, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Terron Simmons, a 4th grade Math and Science teacher at East Elementary School, has been named this week’s Educator of the Week, a

Educator of the Week: Terron Simmons

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