Rayola Sue Bagwell, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Rayola Sue Bagwell was born in Murfreesboro, on November 21, 1943, graduated from Central High School in 1961 and was voted “Girl Most Likely to Succeed.”  She received a B.S. in Elementary Education from MTSU in 1965 and a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from MTSU in 1969.  Her entire 34 year career, 1965-1998, was devoted to teaching third grade at Bellwood Elementary School in Murfreesboro.  Her professional affiliations included NEA, TEA, MEA, AAK and AAUW.  She was an active member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Beasley Humane Society.  She was chosen Bellwood’s Outstanding Educator in 1991 and was listed in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers in 1992.

Carolyn Johnson, Germantown, Tennessee

Mrs. Carolyn Johnson has indeed made an outstanding contribution in the field of elementary education.  Her bright smile, her love for her students, their families and her enthusiasm for life make her a perfect addition to the Tennessee Teachers Hall of Fame.  Mrs. Johnson was the recipient of the City of Germantown Mayor’s Award of Merit and the Historic Title of Tennessee Volunteer, both in 1991, and an honorary life membership in the Tennessee PTA in 1998.

Linnie McMillian, Knoxville, Tennessee

Linnie McMillan has made a lasting impression on hundreds of students throughout her teaching career.  She is always ready to help, motivate, and encourage not only her students, but also her colleagues.