Teacher Of The Week Coverage

Teacher of the Week: Brianna Avery
WRAL's Brian Shrader meets a Wake County teacher who's preparing young men to be tomorrow's leaders. Brianna Avery is teaching 7th and 8th English at Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy in Raleigh.

Teacher of the Week: Elizabeth Taylor
Our Teacher of the Week has a passion for music! WRAL's Brian Shrader introduces us to a longtime band director whose community is embracing music education!

Teacher of the Week: Wooten Underwood
Eastern Wayne High School teacher Wooten Underwood says she found her calling to be an educator later in life.

Teacher of the Week: Toriano McRae, Jr.
Toriano McRae, Jr.'s love of coaching led him to the classroom at Warren County High School.

Teacher of the Week: Shannon Comerford
Nash County's Shannon Comerford started a new career in education and says she found her calling.

Teacher of the Week: Elizabeth Santamour
Our Teacher of the Week has spent her whole career in Hoke County -- and her colleagues are recognizing her success. WRAL's Brian Shrader introduces us to an educator who's making sure new teachers can learn from her experiences!

Teacher of the Week: Takisha Jones
Our Teacher of the Week started her education career in 2016. Already, she's been named Edgecombe County's Beginning Teacher of the Year twice -- and is the current Teacher of the Year at her school!

Teacher of the Week: Brendan Murray
Brendan Murray went to Jordan High School in Durham. Now, he teaches social studies at the same school.

Teacher of the Week: Launtia Dallas of Clark Elementary School
Launtia Dallas said her father knew she'd be a teacher someday when she was "teaching the trees." She's being honored by Vance County Schools with its Beginning Teacher of the Year award.

Teacher of the Week: Jill Placko
Jill Placko loves seeing her kindergarten students make so much progress, remembering that everyone learns differently.

Teacher of the Week: Jennifer Cochran of Neuse Charter School
Neuse Charter School math teacher and volleyball coach Jennifer Cochran makes sure she's there for students and players whenever they need her.

Teacher of the Week: Courtney Smith
Dillard Drive Magnet Elementary teacher Courtney Smith discovered her calling in the classroom.

Teacher of the Week: James Vickery
Middle Creek High School teacher James Vickery is in charge of an annual school production starring exceptional children.

Teacher of the Week: Melanie Henderson
Moore County music teacher Melanie Henderson says arts education is essential for students.

Teacher of the Week: Andrea Allen
Cumberland County teacher Andrea Allen explains to her students on the first day of class why they are so special to her.

Teacher of the Week: Emily Hooks
West Cary Middle School math teacher Emily Hooks loves working with eighth graders.

Teacher of the Week: Nancy Odom, Granville Academy
Granville Academy educator Nancy Odom is celebrating a new turn in her career -- teaching middle-schoolers!

Teacher of the Week: Dwayne Johnson
WRAL's Teacher of the Week for Sept. 14, 2022, is named Dwayne Johnson. While he may not be "THE" Rock, he definitely plays a big role in his students' lives.

Teacher of the Week: Darren Hubbard
The school year is coming to an end, but we have one last Teacher of the Week we want to spotlight. WRAL's Brian Shrader introduces us to a Raleigh educator who loves his job -- including one perk that might surprise you.