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Blount County honors teacher John Covey after students post state-leading dual-credit business pass rate

5780946 · September 5, 2025
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Blount County Schools recognized John Covey, business teacher at Eagleton College and Career Academy, after his students achieved a 64% pass rate on the state dual-credit business exam — the highest reported in Tennessee for the school year.

Blount County Schools recognized John Covey, a business teacher and work-based learning coordinator at Eagleton College and Career Academy, at its Sept. 1 board meeting for student success in the state dual-credit business course.

Principal Mark Dowling introduced Covey and credited him with starting Eagleton’s math and business programs during the high school’s early years, coaching robotics as a volunteer and overseeing student placements with local employers. Director of Schools Ridge also thanked Covey…

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