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Jessica Hayes latest HTT winner

Jessica Hayes, science teacher at Elizabethton High School, is the latest Northeast Community Credit

 Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.

Hayes applied for the grant to help cover the cost of buzzer lockout system for the EHS Science Bowl team. The system will allow the team to practice under the same conditions they will experience at the actual event. When not being used by the team, science classes at EHS will use the buzzer system to study for exams. Any remaining funding will be used to purchase gas and supplies for the team’s trip to compete at the Oak Ridge National Laboratories Science Bowl.

“We compete against a lot of well to do schools at the competition,” Hayes said. “These funds will help us to prepare and even the playing field against these schools that seem to have unlimited funding. The Elizabethton community is very near and dear to my heart. I believe in our students. They can compete at high levels and I want them to have the same opportunities to compete at those high standards as other schools.”

Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment.  Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website:  www.BeMyCU.org.

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NCCU donates to Carter County Imagination Library

Northeast Community Credit Union is investing in the children of Carter County with a donation of $1,000 to the Carter County Imagination Library.

Northeast Community Credit Union is a Foundation Member of CCIL and has contributed thousands of dollars since the start of Carter County Imagination Library. Carter County Imagination Library provides a free book to children in Carter County every month from birth until they turn five years old.

According to the CCIL, more than 2,200 books are distributed monthly to children in Carter County and Elizabethton, representing 91.43% enrollment. Community contributions help cover the $2,500 monthly cost not covered by the state.

Presenting this year’s donation on behalf of NCCU to Carter County Imagination Library Chair Summer Johnson (left) is Elizabeth Bradley, New Accounts Representative.

To donate to the Imagination Library, contact the Elizabethton/Carter County Public Library at (423) 547-6360.

Northeast Community Credit Union is a major contributor in the local community and has been providing service since October 1952 when it was chartered as a credit union by the State of Tennessee. Northeast Community Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative focused on youth financial education, providing convenient low-cost financial products and service to help families have richer futures, and growing strong local businesses while serving anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Carter, Johnson, Washington, Unicoi and Sullivan counties along with their family members.

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Juli Nave latest HTT winner

Juli Nave, Student Support Coordinator for Carter County Schools, is the latest Northeast Community Credit Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.

Nave applied for the grant to purchase shelving for the Ranger Clothes Closet at Unaka Elementary. Any funding left after buying the shelves will be used to purchase younger boys shoes. The Ranger Clothes Closet provides a change of clothes for students who find themselves in need during the school day.

“It’s much easier to learn without worrying about worn out shoes or a torn T-shirt,” Nave said. “New shelves for the clothes closet would help organization and help find what size may be needed quicker. It would be a tremendous help in assisting in the care of Unaka Elementary’s students.”

Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment. Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website: www.BeMyCU.org.

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Trusler latest Helping Teachers Teach winner

Rachael Trusler, Student Support Coordinator at Hampton Elementary, is the latest Northeast Community Credit Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.

Trusler applied for the grant to purchase supplies to start the Bulldog Swag Shop, a student-led project ran by the Hampton Elementary Student Council. Student will design and create Bulldog shirts and spirit gear using a heat press. Trusler said the hands-on project will give students the chance to learn about teamwork, leadership, budgeting and creativity while building school pride.

“The Bulldog Swag Shop helps students connect learning to real life,” she said. “They’ll use math for measurements and pricing, reading and writing for advertising, and creativity for design. It encourages teamwork, problem solving, and communication. For our special education students, it provides sensory support and an inclusive space to participate alongside peers. For everyone, it builds confidence, leadership, and school pride. Most importantly, it gives students a sense of purpose and belonging, which supports both academic success and emotional well-being.”

Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment. Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website: www.BeMyCU.org.

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Brooke Shanks latest HTT winner

Brooke Shanks, special education teacher at Unaka Elementary School, is the latest Northeast Community Credit Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.

Shanks applied for the grant to create a classroom store to help students learn and understand different financial concepts. During the week, students will earn “money” for classroom work and behavior. At the end of the week, students can choose to spend their money on rewards in the store or to save it to use later.

“Our students have challenges with remembering money amounts, counting and exchanging money,” Shanks said. “They need to develop the concept of money, how much things cost, how to save and balance money for needs and wants as well as correct change when purchasing.”

Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment. Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website: www.BeMyCU.org.

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Chelsey Smith latest HTT winner

Chelsey Smith, kindergarten teacher at Cloudland Elementary School, is the latest Northeast Community Credit Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.

Smith applied for the grant to purchase supplies to create a books, shelves and comfortable seating to create a reading corner for her classroom. Smith has been teaching for nine years, previously teaching fourth through sixth-grade math. This is Smith’s first year as a kindergarten teacher, and she needs the necessary supplies to create learning areas for her students.

“Students would have a fun place to go read in the classroom instead of at their desk,” Smith said. “I can still remember the reading nook my kindergarten teacher had, and how much fun it was to grab a book and read it with a friend. If I can instill a love of reading in my students early, they will want to read more and more. This will help them so much in all learning experiences and subjects.”

Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment. Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website: www.BeMyCU.org.