ESS East Tennessee

10/20/2026

✍️ Every student has a voice, but do they know how to use it to persuade, inform, or inspire?

With around the corner (tomorrow, 10.21.2026), it’s the perfect moment to shake up your ELA curriculum. Writing isn't just about grammar; it’s about rhetoric—the art of effective and persuasive communication.

If you are looking for a high-impact lesson plan this week, try anchoring it around the rhetorical triangle:
1️⃣ Ethos (Credibility): Have students write a short bio or argument from the perspective of an expert.
2️⃣ Pathos (Emotion): Challenge them to write a flash-fiction piece or a letter meant to evoke a specific emotion (joy, urgency, empathy).
3️⃣ Logos (Logic): Ask them to pitch a school rule change backed entirely by data and reasoning.

By making writing accessible and purposeful, we show students that rhetoric isn't just an ancient Greek concept—it's a modern superpower.

What are your favorite ways to get students excited about rhetoric? Drop your lesson ideas below! 👇

10/19/2026

🌟 Help us celebrate our Knox County Schools Employee of the Month — Brett Douvia! 🌟He always goes above and beyond in his school.

Thank you, Brett, for your hard work, dedication, and for making a difference every day. We are so excited to have you as part of the ESS family!

10/19/2026

Work is always better when you’re doing it with friends. 🤝

We are continuously expanding our team and looking for passionate educators to join our education family! If you love collaborating, supporting your peers, and want a workplace where you truly belong, this is your sign.

Together, we aren’t just teaching lessons—we are helping to educate and shape the minds of the future. 🌟

Know a friend who would be perfect? Tag them below or send them our way!

🔗 Learn more or apply today via: https://ESS.com/About-Us

10/16/2026

Behind every thriving classroom is a leader who paves the way. 🌟

This , we’re celebrating our incredible school teachers, administrators, and principals. Great leadership isn’t just about managing a school—it’s about empowering our students. Because when teachers have an amazing boss who supports, inspires, and champions them, they can do what they do best: guide our students to victory.

Behind every winning student is a team of inspired teachers, and behind them is an exceptional leader. Thank you to all our bosses for setting us up for success every single day! 🏆📚

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

🎃🥧 Applying Is Easy as Pumpkin Pie! 🥧🎃

Looking for your next opportunity? We’ve made applying easy as pumpkin pie! 🍂🍁

Don’t wait until the leaves fall — take the first step today! 🍂

🧡 Apply today and let’s make your future a little sweeter!

10/14/2026

🎨 Once upon a school day... a fairy tale came to life! What happens next is up to YOU. We’re calling all K-12 students to bring their imaginations to life for the 2027 ESS Art Contest!

⏰ Submit your artwork by December 13 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

💰 Winning students will receive a $500 American Express gift card, and their school will receive $500, too!

✍️ Get the contest details and submit your artwork at Artcontest.ESS.com.

10/14/2026

🌟 Help us celebrate our September Greene County Substitute of the Month — Jessika Miller! 🌟

Jessika may be new to substituting this year, but she has already made a BIG impact in Greene County! She stepped right in and showed her dedication by subbing every day throughout the month of September. 👏

Her positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to jump in wherever she is needed have not gone unnoticed. The students and staff have quickly grown to love having Jessika in their schools!

💙 Thank you, Jessika, for your hard work, dedication, and for making a difference every day. We are so excited to have you as part of the ESS family!

10/12/2026

👏 Please join us in congratulating Angela Hunter, our Septemeber Substitute of the Month in Claiborne County! 🎉

Angela has been filling in last minute absences at Claiborne High School and has been a huge help in the school. Thank you Angela!

10/09/2026