Congratulations, Mrs. Becca Barnes for being named our 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Barnes represents PHE so well. She’s the teacher who’s always smiling, always laughing, and always finding ways to bring joy to others.

4th graders wrote poems and shared them today in a “coffee shop”! They were so creative and did such a great job sharing. @JasonEaton21 #EveryStudentEveryDay

5th grade incorporating writing into math + intentional reflection from their math lesson + math practices! Watched students jump for joy because they finally understood a concept! @JasonEaton21 #EveryStudentEveryDay

These two pages will slap you in the face- Leaders must establish boundaries. Thank you @DrBradJohnson for gifting me this book. So many takeaways from “Room 212” but this one was particularly important for me right now.

GIVEAWAY! Celebrating the launch of Room 212 with a book giveaway. Re-post and comment a teacher who changed your life. 5 Winners will be announced Saturday 5pm ET. #Room212 #EduFable https://t.co/hkA90rLIen

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Rutherford County Schools officially opened the 146,000-square-foot Poplar Hill Elementary School today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The district’s 52nd school features 37 classrooms and modern learning spaces to serve the growing community. Home of the Coyotes and led by

First day of RCS Summer Summit is in the books. It was a great day! First day drawing winner for Post Card Station is Poplar Hill teacher, Courtney Smith. Congratulations! Sponsored by Teacher Created Materials. #RCSSummit25 @PoplarHillElem

I’m proud to share that I’ve officially defended my dissertation and can now say I’m Dr. Eaton! 🎓 A dream once out of reach—made possible by faith, support, and perseverance. Gram always said I’d be a doctor. I know she’s smiling from Heaven. #DrEaton #Grateful #edD

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Very exciting!

Great principals don't just walk the halls—they build relationships in them.

Attacked by snow balls from our Pre-K this morning! They are hoping for a snow day Friday! ❄️ ⛄️

Principals, let’s create schools in 2025 where kids want to go, staff want to be, and families trust and are proud to send their kids. New Post! “Principals: Keep it Simple in 2025 with the Big 7” https://t.co/FWK1ZGsCdJ

“Best part of being a principal? Spending time with the kids—especially when it means dressing up for spirit days! These Huskies will always have a special place in my heart. 💙🐾 #PrincipalLife #SpiritDays #HuskyPride” @SmyrnaPrimary

Thank you to our admin, coaches, and other teachers who helped celebrate these awesome 4th graders who met their math goal on @iReady! Bingo and cookies!!🤩

Morning car duty with these two each morning- rain, shine, snow, sleet, heat, cold, it doesn’t matter, we are out there! It’s one of the best times of the day! 🥶❄️🥵💧☔️🚗🚙

Turkey Talk with RCS Principals - Day 1 We asked some RCS principals: Christmas decorations—before or after Thanksgiving? 🦃🎄

Turkey Talk with RCS Principals - Day 2 We asked some RCS principals what their least favorite Thanksgiving side dish was. There was a unanimous favorite. 🍽️🍗

This tradition will always be a favorite. The kids are always brave and at least give it a try. Most actually love it! Pumpkin Pie in a Cup