Congratulations to Jamey Evans, Parker Miles and Ann Riddell for being chosen by their fellow teachers for their excellence in pedagogy and being recognized as Farragut Intermediate Teachers of the Year for 2023. Evans teaches fourth grade English and social studies with her partner, Riddell, who teaches fourth grade math and science.

Principal Suzanne Parham says this honor is a wonderful reflection of their expertise and teamwork as they are grade level partners.

Parker Miles teaches fifth grade English, so these students are sure to have a solid foundation going forward. Thank you to these teachers for the dedication to the profession.

Thank you to Vulcan Materials for supplying the Farragut Intermediate staff with Salsarita’s for lunch last week. It lined up perfectly with National Tortilla Chip Day! Who knew there was such a day? We all need a calendar for special food days to satisfy us “foodies!”

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