Turnaround Breakfast
Kathryn Shuler - William Blount High School: Teacher Penny Kimsey said Kathryn Shuler at one time didn’t value classroom time and missed as many as 26 days in one semester. That changed when she became a peer tutor in Kimsey’s class. “She didn’t just come to school, she began working as soon as she arrived. She crosses every ‘t’ and dots every ‘i’,” Kimsey said.
Shuler was surprised by the honor. “I wasn’t expecting it,” she said. “It was exciting.”
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Annabelle Sampson – Heritage Middle School: Mom April Navarre said Annabelle has improved her grades. “I’m very proud. She’s making a definite effort to improve her grades,” she said.
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Robert Winstead – Eagleton Middle School: Mom Melissa Winstead was tickled with her son’s improvement. “He’s made a 100 percent turnaround. Hopefully he’ll stick with it,” she said. “I’ve got faith in him.” Robert was surprised and proud of himself. “I didn’t think I’d pull through it,” he said. Dad Jeremy Winstead was proud. “It was humbling my son was getting recognized for something good he did in school.”
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Chloe Wolfe – Alcoa Middle School: Chloe Wolfe was introduced by guidance counselor Lisa Williamson. “It was awesome,” Chloe said.
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Lacey McMurray – Carpenters Middle School: Lacey said she was excited by the award and enjoyed her time at the school. “I loved my teacher. It’s my last year at Carpenters,” she said. “I want to be a teacher.”
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Josh Conner - Alcoa High School: Josh Conner was honest about his early high school years. “Freshmen through Junior years I didn’t do well and my senior year I brought up my grades,” he said. Mom Judy Conner said her son considered dropping out. “He decided to stay and here he is,” she said.
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Amanda West – Heritage High School: Amanda West said she was excited when she heard news of her award. She credited friends and faith. “I got with the right crowd and found Christ.” Dad Patrick West said Amanda realized what was important. “She made school a priority,” he said.
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Ashley Robertson – Maryville High School: Ashley Robertson didn’t expect to get the award. “I was surprised,” she said. Dad Randy Robertson said she made better choices. “I was real proud,” he said. “I think changes made a big difference.”
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Terry Shields – William Blount Middle School: Teacher Carol Ierulli said the change in Terry Shields started with him. “He made better choices,” she said. “There have been no office referrals and he has a respect for other people. He’s done awesome and we’re proud of him. Terry was succinct when asked how he reacted when told he won the award for his school. “I was happy,” he said.
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Standing shoulder-to-shoulder to honor students who’ve turned their lives around are, from left, Joe Costner, Bob Kesling, Bill Williams and Steve Greene.
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