nty High School for 37 years. She was passionate about teaching, instilling into each student a love of learning and a belief that academic success was possible. She attended Carson Newman College and completed graduate work at University of Tennessee in Knoxville. |
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Awards and Programs for Teachers Lillie Frank Fitzgerald taught English and speech at Bradley Cou During her teaching tenure at Bradley County High School, she initiated a club for future teachers and an academic honors banquet recognizing students for their academic achievement. Mrs. Fitzgerald also developed the college preparatory English program. Nominated by several of her former students, she was inducted into the Tennessee Teachers’ Hall of Fame located at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro in 1995. She was respected by her students for her love of and excellence in teaching. A former student, Toby McKenzie, endowed a scholarship at University of Tennessee College of Education which is given annually to an upper class education major. In honor of Mrs. Fitzgerald, her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Rodney and Margo Fitzgerald, have established the annual “Lillie F. Fitzgerald Excellence in Teaching Award”. This award is the highest honor at the local level to recognize and encourage teaching excellence in the classroom. Dr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald present the award to one teacher from either the Bradley County school system or the Cleveland City school system who is nominated by peers, students, supervisors, or parents. The Award is presented at the Spring Celebration Luncheon of the Bradley/Cleveland Public Education Foundation. Previous Recipients: Amount of Award: $3,000 cash and a recognition plaque |
