Joanne Kile nominated Margaret Washburn for induction into the Houston County Teacher Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is to honor extraordinary classroom teachers who have made a significant difference in the lives of their students. Nominees must have maintained exemplary standards of behavior and ethics, exhibited leadership, been enthusiastic about teaching and learning, demonstrated competency
in their subject matter, worked well with colleagues and administrators, and consistently sought to encourage, inspire and motivate students toward greater accomplishment. Criteria used to select Hall of Fame members include:
� 20 years of classroom experience in Houston County;
� degrees held;
� retired at least five years;
� proof of quality teaching;
� significant contributions to student success; and
� involvement outside of the classroom, such as a sponsor of extracurricular activities. A committee of former Houston County educators and school system graduates selected the Hall of Fame inductees. The committee members are:
Dr. Robin Hines, former superintendent;
David Carpenter, former superintendent;
Danny Carpenter, former superintendent;
Thomas "Boot" Hunt, Perry High Class of 1959;
Herman C. Ragin, Perry Training School Class of 1945 and first principal of Kings Chapel Elementary;
Linda Horne, former Assistant Superintendent for School Operations; and
Beth McLaughlin, Warner Robins High graduate and the district's Director of Community & School Affars.