September 16, 2024
By: Dwayne Page
DeKalb County High School has named its “Teacher of the Month” for August.
Jon Jones, a three-year Spanish teacher at DCHS, was awarded Thursday by Principal Bruce Curtis and Assistant Principals Jenny Norris, and Seth Willoughby. The “Teacher of the Month” is voted on by the administration.
“It was really touching that I would receive this honor. It was a real surprise,” said Jones. The administration here has been really supportive of me and the work I enjoy doing. They make it a really great place to work,” he said.
Jones and his family came here from Wisconsin where he spent a couple of years doing non-profit work in community building. He is a veteran teacher of 15 years including his time here and a previous tenure teaching in west Tennessee.
“I teach Spanish here and work with students that are learning English that come from Spanish speaking countries,” said Jones.
He and his wife have six children ranging in ages from 10 months to 15 years old.
In his spare time, Jones serves as a coach for his son’s archery team and he is involved in other activities. “I read a lot and enjoy doing remodeling and minor carpentry projects. I like listening to music with my kids and watching movies. My family and I help out at our church in McMinnville and my wife plays the piano there,” said Jones.