By Sharon Anglim —

Penny Ferguson will join the ranks of only two other Tennesseeans when she is inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame in Kansas this summer.

Dr. Ferguson was recognized at Maryville High School on Tuesday afternoon as students, fellow-teachers, administrators, public officials, and others joined to honor this special educator. Since the Hall of Fame was established in 1989, only 80 educators nationwide have been inducted.

Mary Barth, retired MHS teacher, nominated Penny for the award. You can read more about Dr. Ferguson’s many accomplishments at the National Teachers Hall of Fame website … http://www.nthf.org/inductee/08ferguson.html. In her 39 year career, Ferguson has taught over 6,500 students, and 18 of her former students work at Maryville High School.

“My students are my estate — they are my legacy,” said Ferguson. And as (Director of Schools) Stephanie Thompson stated, “Our greatest hope is that Penny will continue to find great joy in her work.”

Best wishes to Penny for continued success and great joy!

Reprinted with permission from Maryville City Schools e-news for employees April 22, 2008