17′-18′ Teacher Spotlights

Each school year brings changes to Central High School, with this year being no different with over a dozen new faculty members. One of these new teachers is Dr. Diana Cochran, who now teaches Spanish II and Bible History. "I really like Central. I enjoy the much smaller classes. Plus, the students are very quiet and hard working, for the most part," said Cochran. Señora Cochran has taught on...

Several foreign languages have been accessible to Central's students in recent years, including Spanish, Latin, and German. Central's staff has grown significantly, bringing an exciting new addition: a French course taught by Mrs. Amie Wilson. In 2002, Wilson graduated from Cleveland High School. After three years, she went on to receive a double major in French and English at Lee University.  ...

This year, Central High School welcomes a new school nurse, Kim Lykes. Lykes is happy to be working with fresh faces this year and is looking forward to many great years here at Central. Nurse Lykes went to Helix High School in La Mesa, California. She later attended San Diego City College in California, where she earned her associate's degree in nursing. Lykes has been a nurse for 27 years...

With the start of a new school year, and constant changes being made all around campus, new teachers and staff members are expected. This year, the school is welcoming Ms. Elisabeth Zachary as the new curriculum coach. "The basic definition of my work is that I support student achievement by helping teachers think about how classroom instruction can be improved," explained Ms. Zachary. "The most...

As the new school year begins, we recognize some familiar faces, but we also see some new ones. New students, teachers, as well as a new principal are being welcomed into the school. This year, Mrs. Michelle Cochran has joined Central as the new assistant principal. It is her first year as an assistant principal. However, she has previously taught math for 17 years and has been a numeracy coach for tw...

This year at Central, we have many new teachers and subjects, including Mechanics and Construction taught by Jerry Webb. This class is not just about learning a few skills, but it can also help students who do not plan on going to college get certified to be mechanics and construction workers. "It's a combination of multiple subjects; Mechanics and Construction. It's just something I enjoy doing,...

This school year has brought many changes to Central High School, including many new staff members. Shea Hensley, the guidance counselor to grades 10-12, is one of these wonderful additions. Ms. Hensley went to East Tennessee State University for her undergraduate degree, and the University of Tennessee Chattanooga for her graduate degree. This is her first year as a counselor, and she is very excited...

News Channel 9 has awarded Rick Rogers, a special education teacher at Central High School, the honor of being Educator of the Week . He was recognized with this honor on October 16, and has been recognized as an outstanding leader inside and outside of the classroom. Besides helping his students, Mr. Rogers enjoys riding motorcycles, playing sports, and spending time with his dog, Coco. He attended...

Even though math is not a strong suit for some, the opposite is true for Honors Algebra 2, Precalculus, and Calculus teacher, Mrs. Peggy Moyer. For 15 years, she has been educating students on how solve problems in various math courses. Little do most people know, Mrs. Moyer has not always been a math teacher, she has also been a chemical engineer. "I went to Michigan State University and majored...