Prescott South Teacher Named ‘Teacher of the Year’ Finalist

A Prescott South Elementary School teacher has been named a finalists for Tennessee’s Teacher of the Year award.

The Department of Education announced Mary Lindsay Spain as the Upper Cumberland finalist in the Middle Tennessee Grand Division.

According to a press release, Spain will be one of nine state finalists for the national recognition. Qualifying candidates must have exceptional gains in student learning, be effective school and community leaders, and teaching for at least three years.

Spain will also serve as an ambassador for education in Tennessee throughout the 2019-2020 school year. All nine finalists will serve on the state’s Teacher Advisory Council, providing feedback to the department throughout the year.

East, West, and Middle Grand Division winners plus the state Teacher of the Year will be announced at a banquet later this fall.