John Coffelt Editor

North Coffee Elementary School’s parent organization celebrated the school’s designation as a Rewards School Friday before spring break with ice cream. The designation, earned by four schools in the district, is based on state test score.

John has been with the Manchester Times since May 2011. John has won Tennessee Press Association awards for Best News Photo and placed in numerous other categories. John is a 1994 graduate of Tullahoma High School, a graduate of Motlow State Community College and earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Middle Tennessee State University. He lives in Tullahoma, enjoys painting, dancing and exploring the outdoors.