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#22 Ms. Vickie McDonald - Educator
Ms. Vickie McDonald has been dedicated to improving the lives and education of the kids of Fentress County throughout her life. She was a full time teacher, vice principal and principal for 35 years and still works part time in the school system for a total of 52 years and counting. Ms. Vickie was raised in Wilder, TN and attended the small school of Wilder Elementary before graduating from Clarkrange High School. As a teacher she spent time at both Grimsley Elementary and South Fentress Elementary. Listen as we dive into all she learned throughout her career in education and get her opinions on some of today’s educational issues.