Three recent UTC School of Education graduates are being recognized early in their careers for the influence they are already making in Tennessee classrooms. Lauren Cardenas, Reagan Lowrie and Madisson Mantooth have each been named Novice Teacher of the Year recipients in their respective school districts, an honor that recognizes full-time teachers in their first three years in the classroom who demonstrate excellence in instruction, professionalism and student engagement.
“Find Your Future” tour highlights how college shapes the future
The University of Tennessee System’s “Find Your Future” high school tour visited Southeast Tennessee on Thursday, Sept. 25, delivering a message about the value of higher education to more than 1,000 seniors and juniors at two Bradley County schools.

