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Teacher Spotlight: Stephanie Loggans

Teacher Spotlight: Stephanie Loggans Chattanooga, TN– Stephanie Loggans, a welding teacher at Harrison Bay Future Ready Center, exemplifies how passion and unexpected opportunities can lead to a fulfilling career in education. With a degree in sculpture and a background in metal fabrication, Loggans’ journey to…

JENNA WHEELERFebruary 5, 2025

Spotlight Staff

Taylor Amick: A Mentor, Guide, and Cheerleader

Celebrating National School Counselor Week with Hamilton County Schools February 5, 2025 - If you step into Mrs. Amick’s office at Sale Creek Middle/High School, you’ll find more than just a desk and some paperwork. You’ll see an amazingly cozy room with a zen garden,…

JENNA WHEELERFebruary 5, 2025

Spotlight Student

Student Spotlight: Malachi Keith

Student Spotlight: Malachi Keith Chattanooga, TN– Malachi Keith is set to graduate in May 2025—just two years after starting with Opportunity High in the summer of 2023. At 15 years old, Keith's journey is nothing short of impressive. Opportunity High, started in 2023, was originally…

JENNA WHEELERFebruary 4, 2025

Spotlight Staff

Meet Jeremiah Storey: The Heart of Wallace A. Smith Elementary

Celebrating National School Counselor Week with Hamilton County Schools February 3, 2025 - Walk through the halls of Wallace A. Smith Elementary, and it won’t take long to see the impact of Mr. Jeremiah Storey. Whether he’s leading a classroom lesson, chatting with a student…

JENNA WHEELERFebruary 3, 2025

Partner Spotlight

Darren Hodges: Building Futures with HCS

Darren Hodges: Building Futures with Hamilton County Schools Darren Hodges’ story begins like many others—he was just a young man stepping into the workforce, unsure of where the journey would take him. But what’s unfolded over the last four decades is a career defined by…

JENNA WHEELERJanuary 31, 2025

Spotlight Student

QuestBridge Q&A with Aarya Patel

Q&A with QuestBridge Finalist: Aarya Patel January 29, 2025 - Meet Aarya Patel, an exceptional East Hamilton High student who just landed a full scholarship at the University of Notre Dame! It wasn’t an easy journey, but her hard work and determination made it happen.…

JENNA WHEELERJanuary 29, 2025

Spotlight Staff

Teacher Spotlight: Isa Stratton

Teacher Spotlight: Isa Stratton Chattanooga, TN– Isa Stratton, Visual Arts teacher at Battle Academy, has had a dynamic and unexpected career journey. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in painting from Mississippi State University (MSU), Stratton's early career spanned graphic design, photography,…

JENNA WHEELERJanuary 28, 2025

Every Employee Valued Spotlight Staff

Welcome, Support, Thrive: Teacher Mentorship

Welcome, Support, Thrive: Teacher Mentorship January 22, 2025 - January is National Mentoring Month, and in Hamilton County Schools, mentorship is the foundation of how we support and grow great teachers. Through the School-Based Induction and Mentoring Program, we ensure new teachers are welcomed, supported,…

JENNA WHEELERJanuary 22, 2025

Spotlight Student

Q&A with CSAS QuestBridge Finalists: Ruby & Micah

Q&A with QuestBridge Finalist from CSAS Micah Lauzon & Ruby Brahmbhatt January 16, 2025 - Meet Ruby and Micah, two exceptional CSAS students who just landed full scholarships at Brown and Dartmouth! It wasn’t an easy road, but their hard work paid off. Competing alongside…

JENNA WHEELERJanuary 16, 2025

School Spotlight

Bright Futures Start with Central’s Pathways

Pathways to Success: Central High School's Career Development Program Central High School's innovative career pathways program prepares students for life beyond high school by offering hands-on experiences in business, digital arts, agriculture, and supply chain management. Led by College and Career Advisor Stacy Alexander, the…

JENNA WHEELERJanuary 15, 2025

HCS Newsroom

Teacher Spotlight: Stephanie Loggans

Taylor Amick: A Mentor, Guide, and Cheerleader

Student Spotlight: Malachi Keith

Meet Jeremiah Storey: The Heart of Wallace A. Smith Elementary

Darren Hodges: Building Futures with HCS

QuestBridge Q&A with Aarya Patel

Teacher Spotlight: Isa Stratton

Welcome, Support, Thrive: Teacher Mentorship

Q&A with CSAS QuestBridge Finalists: Ruby & Micah

Bright Futures Start with Central’s Pathways

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