Inaugural TN Early Educator Award Winners!
TQEE is thrilled to announce the 20 winners of the first annual Tennessee Early Educator Awards! These awards honor exceptional early childhood educators, elevate the profession, and highlight the critical role of early care and education for Tennessee children, families, and communities.
1700+ nomininations. 300+ applicants. 20 AMAZING winners awarded $1000 cash prize, $1000 shopping spree at Lakeshore Learning, all expenses paid trip to Nashville, and other fun gifts and prizes.
2024 Winners!
Stephanie Sacco
Idlewild Elementary
Kindergarten
Memphis, TN
Malorie Hullett
Creative Collegiate Academy
Preschool, 3-5 years
Cordova, TN
Jamaica Kirby
Arlington Elementary
Pre-k, 4 years
Jackson, TN
Misty Greenway
Parsons Elementary
First Grade
Parsons, TN
Jennifer Peek
Sycamore Elementary
Pre-k, 3-5 years
Cookeville, TN
Tanya Howard
Smithville Elementary
Kindergarten
Smithville, TN
Carmen Davis
Ms. Carmen's Precious Moments
6 weeks-5 years
Nashville, TN
Teresa Fleak
Goodlettsville Elementary
Kindergarten
Goodlettsville, TN
Victoria Jackson
MidCumberland Community Action Agency Headstart
4 months-3 years
Gallatin, TN
Franchesca Graffeo
Black Fox Elementary
2nd Grade
Murfreesboro, TN
Michelle Mullican
Hickerson Elementary
Pre-k, 4 years
Tullahoma, TN
Emily Adams
Nolan Elementary
Kindergarten
Signal Mountain, TN
Eva Jenkins
Hixson United Methodist Church Child Development Center
Pre-k, 4-5 years
Hixon TN
Seth Emmert
Olive Tree Early Learning Academy
Pre-K, 3-4 years
Knoxville, TN
Nathalie Murphy
Fort Sanders Educational Development Center
Pre-k, 3-5 years
Knoxville, TN
Whitney Kee
Dogwood Elementary
Kindergarten
Knoxville, TN
Kristi Morgan
Little Sprouts Learning Center
Pre-K, 3-4 years
Alcoa, TN
Beth Sutton-Peavler
Camp Creek Elementary School
Pre-k, 3-4 years
Greeneville, TN
Hannah Palmer
Edgemont Elementary School
Kindergarten
Newport, TN
Miriam Alvarez
Sevierville Elementary School
2nd and 3rd grade
Sevierville, TN
Awards Sponsors
We are grateful for our sponsors making these awards possible. This year’s presenting sponsor is Lakeshore Learning.
Our supporting sponsors include:
