My name is Tom. I have lived in Knoxville all my life, except 4 years in Cookeville where I attended Tennessee Technological University. I studied Electrical Engineering for 2 years before changing to Math Education. I became a teacher because I enjoy helping others. There is no better feeling when I see a student "get it". I recently retired from Knox County Schools after 30 years 6 months service. I retired because I plan to tutor, travel, and tinker. I miss the students and the instructio