Constance Ann Avent
Ms. Constance Ann Avent is a lifelong resident of Hardeman County. Ms. Avent is known as the former assistant principal and 4th/5th grade teacher at Hornsby Elementary School in Hornsby,TN. Born to Benjamin and Evelyn Avent on August 17th, 1955; Constance was the youngest of 3 children. She grew up in the small, rural town of Toone, TN. There she attended church faithfully at Hillfield Baptist Church along with her parents and siblings. Constance’s education began at Toone Elementary, she finished high school at Bolivar Central High. She fell in love with education at an early age and decided that she would become a teacher. Ms. Avent continued her education at Union University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. She later earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling at Trevecca College. Ms. Avent would go on to lead a strong career at Hornsby Elementary School. She was rated as a Level 5 educator throughout her career- meaning the students that she taught met all expectations for the statewide testing requirements. She also received recognition as WBBJ News Channel 7’s “Educator of the Week” in 2017. Ms. Avent retired from education after 41 years in the year 2018. Currently, she assists with the school’s after school tutoring program and fills in as a substitute teacher.
Ms. Avent has remained in the small town of Toone, TN. There, she raised her 1 and only son, Justin. She has 2 grandchildren, whom she loves dearly. Ms. Avent is a role model in her community. She has always taken pride in her hometown and in her work. She is always willing to offer sincere advice whenever she is asked. Here are some of her words of wisdom:
Q: If you had to give advice to someone younger than you about how to live life, what would you tell them?
A: “Put God first! You won’t regret it. Work hard and don’t be afraid to fail at some point. If you do fail, get back up and push even harder.”
Q: Describe, in a few short words, how you feel about life at your current age?
A: “I feel blessed and so thankful for everything that I have.”
Q: What are you most grateful for?
A: “My relationship with Jesus and my family.”