Guilford County Schools

Hear from Tammy White about the work of heart at Guilford County Schools.

Meet Tammy White

Teacher Ambassador

I teach in my district because our vision is transforming learning and life outcomes for ALL children. My district provides a multitude of learning experiences for children from Career and Technical Education to the Arts. Through innovative programs, we provide benefits for students and their communities inside and outside the classroom. All employees contribute to student learning, whether in providing transportation, providing meals, teaching a lesson, or helping to maintain the learning environment.

Teaching

6-8th Grade Band Teacher

Education

Undergraduate

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Graduate

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Awards

Guilford County Schools Teacher of the Year, 2019
Kiser Middle School Teacher of the Year, 2018
Guilford County Schools Employee of the Month, 2016
Kiser Middle School Teacher of the Month, 2016
Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teaching attendee, 2016
Kiser PTA Teacher of the Year, 2010-2011
Guilford County Schools Administrative Cohort, 2006-2008
Who’s Who Among American Teachers, 2005-2006
Kiser PTA Teacher of the Year, 2005-2006
Kiser Middle Music & Cultural Arts Department Chair, 2002-present
On-site Teacher Educator, 2003-present
Kiser Middle National Junior Honor Society co-advisor, 2007-present
Kiser Middle School Improvement Team Chairperson, 2014-2015
Mission Possible Teacher Leader, 2013-2016
Kiser Middle School Improvement Team, 2013-2014

Teacher Certification Program

Why I Teach

Why do I teach? I teach because every day is an adventure filled with learning for my students and me. My students inspire me! Teaching is a work of heart! I am passionate about teaching and consider it to be a privilege. The students keep me coming back to the classroom—not always the ones sitting in front of me each day, but also former students who are now pursuing their lives and passions. As teachers, we get to witness this beautiful human transformation! I come back to the classroom because I want to continue watching students, old and new, GROW. As a teacher, I relish and honor the opportunity to shape the lives of young people. There is a tremendous amount of time, energy, love, and devotion that is given to teaching for students to be successful. It seems cliché, but students do not care about how much you know until they know how much you care! Educators radiate light that drives back the darkness for students.