Veronica McCuiston, PTA teacher of the year, finishes up work from the 2012-2013 school year at North Hamilton Elementary School in Sale Creek, Tenn., the day after students were released for summer break.Veronica McCuiston believes that teaching isn’t about the test scores, it’s about the process of discovery.
Her dedication to learning is why the Hamilton County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations nominated McCuiston for the 2013 Tennessee Outstanding PTA Teacher of the Year Award, which she won.
McCuiston, who teaches second grade at North Hamilton County Elementary School, credits parental involvement for much of a child’s success.
“Parents are a child’s first teacher,” she said. “I value that what they’ve given their child … that love, that support, that nurture that allows that child to walk into my room comfortable, ready to learn.”
Principal Jacqueline Hauth said McCuiston is committed to meeting student and parent needs alike.