“She makes everyone feel important.”

Courtesy Tennessee Department of Education

A 30-yearteachingveteran from Rogersville,Tennesseehas been named 2024s National Teacher of the Year.

According to her supporters in Rogersville, Testerman has succeeded in that goal.

Missy Testerman, a 30-year old teaching veteran, was named this year’s National Teacher of the Year

Credit:Courtesy Tennessee Department of Education

Stephanie Smith has known Testerman as a student and now as a colleague and fellow teacher.

“She makes everybody feel important,” Smith said.

“She’s the best.”

Testerman was chosen among 55 state winners to be named this year’s National Teacher of the Year.

Credit:Courtesy Tennessee Department of Education

AsNational Teacher of the Year, Testerman will use her year of service advocating for studentsandfor teachers.

“I want to empower teachers to use their voice,” Testerman toldCBS.

Testerman is a Program Director for ESL at Rogersville City School in Rogersville, TN

Credit:Courtesy Tennessee Department of Education