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. It has helped me to understand childhood behaviors. I thought about becoming a school psychologist but I did not do that,” said Byars.
When not at school, Byars loves to read, travel and spend time with her family, which consists of husband Rodger and children Meagan and K.C.
The Byars family will be attending two more graduations this year as Meagan will graduate this month from Tennessee Tech with her own teaching degree and K.C. will graduate from WCHS.

Student of the Week: Jesus Zuniga

Jesus Zuniga is in sixth grade at Warren County Middle School. He is in Mr. Rippy’s homeroom on the Navigator’s team.
Zuniga said his favorite subject is math. “I like math because I am very good at it,” he said.
He is not sure what he wants to do for a career when his days of attending school are over, but said his career path will likely involve something having to do with math.
Zuniga plays defense on the soccer team for WCMS. He started playing soccer when he was in third grade. He said he will be glad when school is out for the summer so he can hang out and play more soccer with his friends and siblings. He has two brothers and two sisters.