Dawn Bridwell is photographed on Tusculum University's Greeneville campus. In the background is the bell tower of McCormick Hall.

Tusculum admissions official says a 'passion for students' is key in higher ed

Dawn Bridwell, assistant vice president for admissions at Tusculum University, says working in higher education takes a passion for working with students from all walks of life.

Jun 7, 2020 at 7:32 PM

Jamie Freeman is completing his 18th year as a teacher.

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Educator was inspired by his teachers from childhood

Many teachers played a positive role in my life that led me to be an educator, and for this I am eternally grateful.

Jun 5, 2020 at 9:00 AM

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Science Hill ambassador talks about overcoming cancer, life's challenges

After two battles with cancer in the last decade, Benny Tolley has continued sharing his wisdom passed to him by others about how to persevere through life’s many challenges.

May 7, 2020 at 8:00 AM

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Local physical therapist thrives on helping patients and golf

If there’s one thing physical therapist Daniel Foster loves to do, it’s help patients attain goals as they heal from injury.

Apr 25, 2020 at 8:00 AM

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Lee catching up on her sewing, reading

The Johnson City resident served at the university since 1978. During that time, Lee was faculty advisor to the Student Government Association for 14 years.

Apr 24, 2020 at 8:00 AM

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Home cooking and lessons learned from daughters

Rebecca Horvath of Johnson City is a proud mother of three girls — a 3rd grader, 6th grader and 11th grader.

Apr 19, 2020 at 8:22 PM

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Five questions with Silas Tolan, director of ETSU’s College of Nursing community health centers

A two-time graduate from East Tennessee State University’s College of Public Health, it’s fitting Silas Tolan ended up as executive director of the university’s Community Health Centers, which are operated by the College of Nursing.

Apr 12, 2020 at 11:00 AM

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Reading to kids brings joy to school board member

Kathy Hall is serving her fourth term as a member of the Johnson City Board of Education. She is also an officer of the Tennessee School Board Association, of which she served as president in 2019.

Apr 10, 2020 at 9:00 AM

Dr. Shahram Malik of Jonesborough is a doctor who practices in Kingsport.

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Local doctor brings healing smiles

Dr Shahram Malik completed his residency training at East Tennessee State University in 2009.

Apr 5, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Mitziann Stiltner, an 11th-grade English instructor at Science Hill, said moving classes online takes some adjusting.

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Science Hill instructor adjusts to remote teaching amid coronavirus closures

Mitziann Stiltner, an 11th-grade English instructor at Science Hill, has been a teacher for 16 years now, but she’s never had to adjust her teaching methods as much as recently.

Apr 4, 2020 at 4:57 PM