Type Of Business:
Elementary School
Major Product/SVS:
Elementary Education
Favorite Business Publication:
LAE Voice; NEA Today
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Shopping, Collecting Angel and Saint Nicholas Figurines, Rabbits, Snowmen and Dust Bunnies, Raising Cocker Spaniels, Reading, Singing, Working with Children, Spending Time with her Friends
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Education, McNeese State University
Affiliations Awards:
Committee Member, Dolby Elementary School; Kindergarten Team Leader, Leadership Team, Dolby Elementary School; Louisiana Association of Educators; National Education Association; The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International; Board of Directors, Former Treasurer, Former Secretary, Calcasieu Association of Educators (2002-2006, 2008-2009); Presenter, National Educational Computing Conference (2006); Cooperating Teacher, McNeese State University (2005-2006)
Place of Birth:
Lake Charles, LA
Industry:
Elementary Education
Date of Distinction:
11/11/2009
Work History:
Mossville Elementary School (1990-1999); Cameron Elementary School (1979-1980); Brentwood Elementary School (1978-1979)
Spouse's Name:
Mark (Deceased)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is having the opportunity to teach children and help them to grasp difficult concepts.
Charity:
United Way of America; Children's Miracle Network
Number Of Years In Profession:
32
Number Of Years In Current Position:
32
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to strong administrative support and the active involvement of students' parents.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her lifelong enjoyment of education and her desire to make a difference in children's lives.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Ferguson started teaching in January of 1977 at Starks High School. She joined DROP on October 20, 2008. She notes that the most rewarding aspect of her position is having the opportunity to see children grow and develop. She has taught a first-grade children's choir for seven years at Trinity Baptist Church and was a first-grade Sunday school teacher. She also believes that childhood should be a journey, not a race.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching, Building Productive Leaders for Tomorrow
Education Certifications:
Certification in Elementary Education (K-8), State of Louisiana
Awards/Honors:
Teacher of the Year Award, Mossville Elementary School; Drew Grant; Pioneer Lesson Plan Winner; Winner, Lesson Plan Contest, Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators; Who's Who Among America's Teachers