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TN Early Educator Awards

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

Stephanie Sacco

Idlewild Elementary
Kindergarten
Memphis, TN

Malorie Hullett

Malorie Hullett

Creative Collegiate Academy
Preschool, 3-5 years
Cordova, TN

Jamaica Kirby

Jamaica Kirby

Arlington Elementary
Pre-k, 4 years
Jackson, TN

Misty Greenway

Misty Greenway

Parsons Elementary
First Grade
Parsons, TN

Jennifer Peek

Jennifer Peek

Sycamore Elementary
Pre-k, 3-5 years
Cookeville, TN

Tanya Howard

Tanya Howard

Smithville Elementary
Kindergarten
Smithville, TN

Carmen Davis

Carmen Davis

Ms. Carmen's Precious Moments
6 weeks-5 years
Nashville, TN

Teresa Fleak

Teresa Fleak

Goodlettsville Elementary
Kindergarten
Goodlettsville, TN

Victoria Jackson

Victoria Jackson

MidCumberland Community Action Agency Headstart
4 months-3 years
Gallatin, TN

Franchesca Graffeo

Franchesca Graffeo

Black Fox Elementary
2nd Grade
Murfreesboro, TN

Michelle Mullican

Michelle Mullican

Hickerson Elementary
Pre-k, 4 years
Tullahoma, TN

Emily Adams

Emily Adams

Nolan Elementary
Kindergarten
Signal Mountain, TN

Eva Jenkins

Eva Jenkins

Hixson United Methodist Church Child Development Center
Pre-k, 4-5 years
Hixon TN

Seth Emmert

Seth Emmert

Olive Tree Early Learning Academy
Pre-K, 3-4 years
Knoxville, TN

Nathalie Murphy

Nathalie Murphy

Fort Sanders Educational Development Center
Pre-k, 3-5 years
Knoxville, TN

Whitney Kee

Whitney Kee

Dogwood Elementary
Kindergarten
Knoxville, TN

Kristi Morgan

Kristi Morgan

Little Sprouts Learning Center
Pre-K, 3-4 years
Alcoa, TN

Beth Sutton-Peavler

Beth Sutton-Peavler

Camp Creek Elementary School
Pre-k, 3-4 years
Greeneville, TN

Hannah Palmer

Hannah Palmer

Edgemont Elementary School
Kindergarten
Newport, TN

Miriam Alvarez

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:

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