In one of the especially “nice notes” in Gov. Bill Haslam’s State of the State address to the Tennessee General Assembly on Monday, he singled out Red Bank High School teacher Elaine Harper as a “great example” among our public school teachers.
The governor said: “Her advanced chemistry class was clearly engaged and enjoying” a class project. “Her students were learning about research methods – how to develop a hypothesis, isolate variables, conduct research, analyze results and arrive at conclusions.”
All of us should greatly appreciate all of our good and enthusiastic teachers for their efforts to encourage and stimulate our youngsters in making the most of their educational opportunities.