November 9, 2026
2026-2027 Teacher of the Year
Name: Heather Volner
Current Subject and/or Grade Level: 5th Grade Math & Science
Current School: Bailey Station Elementary School
Years at Current School: 20+ (since it opened!)
Total Years of Teaching Experience: 25 1/2
Colleges and universities attended, academic majors, and degrees earned:
University of Memphis - B.S. Ed. in Human Development and Learning Theories
Rhodes College - Teaching Certification
University of Cincinnati - M.S. Ed. in Educational Leadership Administration
Walden University - 45+ in Teacher Leadership
Hobbies and interests outside of school:
Spending time with my family, especially my 3 granddaughters
Running with friends
Walking my Great Pyrenees, Merlot
Working in my yard
Driving my Jeep
Being outdoors