Teacher Feature

Mandy Cogdill

Trimble Elementary School

Trimble Elementary School 5th grade teacher Mandy Cogdill has been an educator for 21 years.

She says one of the greatest joys of teaching is the relationships she builds with her students. 

“No matter how old they get or where they go, they will always be mine,” says Cogdill.

Principal Cindy Hutching says, “Ms. Mandy builds strong, positive relationships with her students. She knows each student’s individual needs and interests and inspires them to reach their greatest potential. We are truly blessed to have Ms. Mandy as part of our Trimble family.”

Emily Widner 


Dyersburg Intermediate School

In education, exceptional teachers stand as lighthouses, shaping not just their students' minds but their futures. Emily Widner embodies the essence of what it means to be an outstanding educator. Her innovative teaching methods and genuine care for students have left an indelible mark on hundreds of children.

Widner has organized activities for her grade-level partners that reach all fourth graders at Dyersburg Intermediate School. She instills values, inspires dreams, and fosters a love for learning that extends far beyond the classroom walls.