Silvia Castañeda

She's resourceful, patient and helpful. That's what students say about Donna Madden – the English 1 and English 2 teacher at Greenbrier High School in Robertson County.

Morgan Whiticker teaches chemistry at Gallatin High School in Gallatin, Tennessee. She finds ways to use technology in her lessons, engaging students.

Posted: Updated: Madison McFeeley is a 5 th grade teacher at Smith Springs Elementary School in Antioch.

Derek Rowe is the aviation technology teacher at Tullahoma High School in Tullahoma, Coffee County.

When you hear the word “homeless” what do you picture? Is it someone panhandling in Downtown Nashville? Or is it someone asleep on a park bench in West Nashville?

Bunmi Anifowoshe is the lead primary guide at Montessori School of Franklin in Franklin, Williamson County.

Brian Mnich is the Culinary Arts II and III instructor at Liberty Creek High School in Gallatin, Sumner County.

She takes physical education classes to a whole other level. That's what parents and peers say about Lauren Jansen, the physical education teacher at Robert F.

She goes above and beyond for her students. That's what parents and peers say about Brandi King, the sixth-grade math and Junior Beta sponsor at White House Heritage Elementary School in White House, Robertson County.

Stacey Martin teaches first grade at Rocky Fork Elementary in Smyrna, Rutherford County. She calls her students marvels because they are.