Donna Kennedy is Eagle Tire Pros teacher of the week

By Charlotte Underwood 

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – Teachers make a difference in their students lives each and every day. For many students, having a teacher who cares and goes that extra mile can be the difference in a successful education and graduation. We’ve all had that teacher who inspired us or helped in some way. That’s why WLAF and Eagle Tire Pros salute all of our hard working educators with a weekly feature.

This week’s featured educator is Campbell County High School’s Donna Kennedy. She is the Culinary Arts teacher for the high school and will celebrate her first year of teaching in February.

Kennedy is from Campbell County and is a graduate of Wynn High School.

She has been married to her husband Perry for 35 years. They have two children Jennifer and Jeremy.

She teaches Culinary Arts at CCHS, which is a perfect fit for her since she has worked in the restaurant business all of her adult life. 

“My husband and I owned Rankin Restaurant in Knoxville for 17 years. It was time for a change and an opportunity came about for this job at the high school,” Kennedy said. She also started the Local restaurant here in Campbell County, but then sold it to the current owner. 

She said she loves teaching Culinary Arts and the kids love it too. 

“These kids are more eager to learn than people realize. They are what inspires me to be better; to learn and  teach them more,” Kennedy said.

She also said “all the staff at CCHS have been so great to me!”

Every Thursday, WLAF’s Charlotte Underwood features the WLAF – Eagle Tire Pros teacher of the week. That educator also receives a free oil change from Eagle Tire Pros. To nominate a teacher for teacher of the week honors, please send your nomination to wlaf@1450wlaf.com (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 01/05/2023-6AM)