Congratulations to the 2024 Tennessee High School Teacher of the Year, Mr. Brad Morelock. Mr. Morelock earned his B.S. in History from King University and is currently pursuing his M.A. in Educational Leadership through Austin Peay University.
After graduating from King, Mr. Morelock began his teaching career here at Tennessee High and has taught here for 13 years. Throughout his career, he has taught World History, US History, AP US History, AP Human Geography, and three levels of the Fundamentals of Education classes.
He particularly loves the content of the AP US History classes and the fact that those classes prepare students for college courses. The education courses are important to him because he knows that we need great teachers who love the profession of teaching and that these courses give him the opportunity to instill this in his students.
In his free time, he loves to travel with his family and visit many historical sites throughout the US, giving him experiences he brings back to incorporate into his classroom discussions. When not spending time with his family, you can find him on the golf course every chance he gets.
When asked about what he loves about being a teacher, Mr. Morelock said, “I love teaching, and I hope that my students can tell through my enthusiasm. My goal in any class that I teach is that I hope I can not only prepare students academically but help them prepare for a fulfilling life.”
