In just two sessions in WestTeach, Beth McManus has already learned plenty.

Day-long programs focusing on West Tennessee agriculture and area entrepreneurship in the pilot year of the WestStar-created program have truly been enlightening for the Union City High School Spanish teacher.

She’s also had it verified how fortunate she and the remainder of the UC School System teachers are.

“One of the first things they asked us was what were the major issues at our school,” said McManus, who was chosen from a list of 31 applicants along with 13 other West Tennessee teachers (12 accepted) to participate in the development program. “And, as a system, I honestly couldn’t think of one. ...Read More here