By Charlotte Underwood 

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF) – We’ve all had that teacher who inspired us or helped in some way. That’s why WLAF and Eagle Tire Pros salute one of our hard working educators with a weekly feature. 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.

This week’s featured educator is Caryville Elementary School’s Nikki Miller. She currently teaches 5th grade there.

Nikki Miller is Eagle Tire Pros teacher of the week. She teaches at Caryville Elementary School.

Miller grew up in Upstate New York and graduated from Tennessee Technological University in 2020.

She said she “loved” Tennessee so much she decided to stay after finishing school.

Miller is about to begin her fourth year of teaching. 

To nominate a teacher for teacher of the week honors, please send your nomination to  wlaf@1450wlaf.com

She loves being a teacher and found her own inspiration to go into education by through the many “amazing teachers” that she has had throughout her life. 

“I always knew I wanted to advocate for children and provide a safe place for them to learn each day,” 

Her favorite part of the job is building relationships with each student and learning what they struggle with so she can help them achieve their personal goals.

“It’s so rewarding to watch them grow throughout the year!” Miller said. 

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 – 05/11/2023-6AM)