Caroline chose to stay in the classroom for nearly a decade to hone her teaching skills. She was awarded Teacher of the Year in 2018 for her hard work and dedication. She now focuses on curriculum design.

Q&A

What do you love about Nashville?

Nashville has been great professionally and personally. The school system is diverse and dynamic, and I have loved working at my school. Outside of work, there is always something fun to do, and it offers so much more than just downtown. The more you explore it, the more it has to offer. Plus, the food is incredible.

What's one of the biggest lessons you learned from your corps experience?

I realized how much classroom experience helped me push student achievement. I chose to stay beyond my commitment and become the best teacher I could. I learned so much every year and was awarded Teacher of the Year in 2018!

What advice would you share with incoming corps members? 

There is a lot to learn throughout your corps experience. I would say the top three are: Focus on what is within your control, prioritize self-care just like you do grading or lesson planning, and take advantage of having great teachers in your building and in the corps to help you. This work cannot be done alone!

What's one thing corps members should take advantage of during their service?

Get your master’s—seriously! I am constantly thankful that I pushed through the coursework early on so I can focus on other goals now.