Teacher of the Week: Tammy Byars Tammy Byars has been teaching for 17 years. She teaches third grade at West Elementary.“I love the kids. I love working with children, watching them learn and watching them discover new things for themselves,” said Byars.Byars received her bachelor of arts degree in psychology from MTSU, a bachelor of science degree in interdisciplinary studies K-8, also from MTSU, and a master’s degree in instructional leadership from Tennessee Tech.“I always knew I wanted to teach but I pursued a degree in psychology first.