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Trey Upchurch Joins Jeremy Wendt To Discuss His Lifelong Passion For Education

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Jeremy Wendt sits down with Trey Upchurch, Supervisor of Coordinated Health and Student Services for the Putnam County School System, to talk about the journey that shaped his passion for education. Growing up in Jamestown, Tennessee, Trey followed his family’s long line of teachers before studying education at Roane State Community College. He later stepped into the Air Force, where traveling across the world gave him an eye-opening perspective far beyond small-town Tennessee. Trey reflects on how those experiences strengthened his mission to support students’ health, well-being, and overall success. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about service, perspective, and the path that led Trey home.

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