Who we are, where we've been & where we're going...

In the spring of 2006, a Knox County school teacher was feeling weary and needed a firm reminder why she should keep teaching after nearly 20 years in the classroom. After prayer and reflection, she turned to an old cassette recording of Dr. Guy Doud sharing his insights as National Teacher of the Year. She responded to his enthusiasm and passion in a new way — and she just couldn't keep it to herself.

What if every teacher was inspired and motivated to help each student reach their full potential?

What if? is a powerful question only when the response is action. God created a spark in her heart that day and ignited what would become Reach Them to Teach Them by answering countless prayers and surrounding her with a Dream Team of volunteers. The team continues to grow and live up to their name because they donate their time, talent and most importantly, their prayers to serve the Lord and others through this mission. No one draws a salary, no one stands to gain anything the world considers valuable, but the treasure lies in hidden places and the returns are exponential. Amy Crawford prefers to keep her name out of it. This mission isn't about her;  it isn't about the Dream Team—this mission is ultimately about THE ONE. With the leading of His Spirit, Reach Them to Teach Them events have grown from the sanctuary of a west Knoxville church to the majestic Tennessee Theatre and beyond.

                                                        The possibilities are infinite.                                                                                                   

 2006     2007

 

2006   Molder of Dreams  Dr. Guy Doud, 1986 National Teacher of the Year

                             

 

2007   It's Worth It!  S.Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A, Dr. Guy Doud

                               

 

 

2008   Power of One Dr. Don Bartlette, Macaroni at Midnight, Hallerin Hilton Hill

                    

                                                                     Audience response to Hallerin                             Knoxville's former mayor,

                                                                                                                                                                     Governor Bill Haslam

 

2009   Ignite!   Steve Spangler, award-winning, record-setting science educator

            

 

2010   iROCK  Robin Creasman, Rockstar speaker; local legend Hallerin Hilton Hill with WBIR's Russell Biven

           

Russell "Bieber" Bivens with                 Amy Crawford with Triple H                           A true Rockstar

Robin Creasman

 

2011   one.  Manuel Scott, an original Freedom Writer; Scott Cagle,

                       Hallerin Hilton Hill and Russell Biven

                                    

           

      Heard of the Seven Wonders of the World?

           We're going to have 9!

                         

                               ...see below for the link to the contest winners...                                          

 

Want to team up?

Reach Them to Teach Them is not limited to professional educators. We are a non-profit organization comprised of community leaders, ministers, coaches, parents and many others united by the commitment to invest in the future leaders of this world—children. Our goal is to prompt influencers to recognize and utilize their significant power to positively affect the lives of young people.

 

  • We are people who are committed to city-wide transformation, one child at a time.
  • We are people who demonstrate integrity and respect for others in order to serve as positive role models for youth.
  • We are people who have energy, enthusiasm and passion to make a positive impact on our city.
  • We are people who have the courage to step out in faith, accepting the risks that come with making a difference.
  • We are people who invest in the future through the youth of today.

 

To join Reach Them to Teach Them's Dream Team or for more information, please email info@reachthem2teachthem.org or call Summer Tucker at 865.300.5759

      

 

Any genuine teaching will result, if successful, in someone's knowing how to bring about a better condition of things than existed earlier.
John Dewey