Ruth Bowdoin, Murfreesboro, TN

Ruth Bowdoin’s 38-year career has been dedicated to classroom teaching, supervision, parent education and consulting.  She is best known for developing Classroom On Wheels, a mobile unit for at-risk preschool children and a model program for parents.  She is the author of a parenting series, The Bowdoin Method.  For her accomplishments she has received numerous local, state, and national awards, including an honor by the President of the United States.  Ruth is an alumna of Troy State University with an additional study at Peabody College of Vanderbilt University and Middle Tennessee State University.  She retired from Murfreesboro City Schools, Rutherford County.

Catherine LeDuke, Tiptonville, TN

Catherine LeDuke retired from the Lake County school system after a 31-year service in education at Tiptonville High School and Lake County High School.  Graduate and undergraduate degrees were earned from the University of Memphis.  Former students speak of her language teaching skills that not only educated, but also nurtured, mentored and helped build individual values.  Since retirement she has been a community leader with activities involving her community, church and civic activities.

Terry Weeks,Murfreesboro, TN

Upon induction, Terry Weeks had spent over 21 years in education as a teacher in the Rutherford County school system and as an associate professor at Middle Tennessee State University.  Education achievements include undergraduate and graduate degrees from Middle Tennessee State University and a doctorate from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University.  Terry’s influence and ideas have touched the lives of students and several leaders, including Presidents Reagan and Bush.  Among other awards, in 1977, he distinguished himself as the Tennessee Teacher of the Year, and in 1988 he became the first Tennessean recognized as the National Teacher of the Year.