November 19, 2024
Rutherford County Schools
Congratulations to Blackman High’s Caitlyn Osborne-Parris on being named Rutherford County Schools’ Secondary Level Teacher of the Year!
Osborne-Parris has been with Rutherford County Schools for nine years. She is a Blackman High School alum, and is the current Lead ESL Teacher at the school.
Osborne-Parris earned both her undergraduate and master’s degrees from MTSU. She is currently working on her PhD in Literacy Studies with a focus in adolescent ESL literacy.
As the RCS district-level winner, Osborne-Parris will compete at the regional level for the state Department of Education’s annual award. To qualify for Tennessee Teacher of the Year, candidates must have been teaching full-time for at least three years, have a track record of exceptional gains in student learning, and be effective school and community leaders according to the state's criteria. Districts are able to nominate one educator from each grade band (K-5, 6-8 and 9-12).