Missy Testerman, a teacher for over 30 years, is the National Teacher of the Year

Missy Testerman, National Teacher of the Year winner, is an elementary teacher in Rogersville, Tennessee. She has been a teacher for over 30 years and is also currently an English as a second language program director.
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[@PhilHaddad]

I love Gayle King’s energy and admiration for the teachers out there, I’m not a teacher, but like Gayle King, I have a lot of respect for them.

[@ashylens]

So happy for you, Mrs. Testerman! You deserve it✨

[@pd4887]

So nice to see a wonderful teacher being recognized. But the pay is the most important thing if you’d like to support and keep good teachers

[@Qek411]

Missy, so proud of you and your accomplishments! Keep doing what you do, loving those kiddos and advocating for them and teachers.

[@keelopugdog1]

Missy, Ashlyn sent this to me and said good for her she was the best!!! she loved being in your class!! Congratulations!! We are so lucky you were her teacher for 2 years when Ashlyn looped!! She will be 30 next year!!! We love you!You deserve this honor!!

[@user-dp6vt7kr6e]

She. Is beautiful woman 🌹 and. It’s. Wonderful. She got recognized in that. Way 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❣️💫💫💫

[@kylegallien6893]

She’s the National Teacher of the Year. A literal National Treasure. Maybe stop interrupting her. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ronaldo5ht]

Good job Ms. Tester man!!!!! I love you and I miss 2nd grade but luckily you still went to my 3rd grade tribe