Alicia Judd Jones was recently recognized at WREG’s “Tennessee Lottery Educator of the Week.” Jones teaches resource math for grades kindergarten through fifth. Since she knows first hand that all children learn different ways, Jones spends countless hours planning lessons to meet the needs of all her learners. When asked what experiences have shaped the teacher you have become, she responded…
“I see my students in a way many professionals never get a chance; through the eyes of myself when I was their age. School was not easy for me; I was the student that completed hours of homework each night and still no matter how much I studied, my grades didn’t always match my hard work. My experiences have motivated me to find a way to make school a positive and inviting experience for each student that walks into my classroom.”
She is an educator who strives to provide a learning environment that supports hands on learning. Alicia believes teachers must transform their environment into one that makes their students feel safe, have confidence, and be excited about learning.