Social Studies Teachers Receive State Honors

From Central Private School

Two CPS social studies teachers were honored by the Louisiana Council for the Social Studies (LCSS) at their annual teachers’ convention held in Baton Rouge on October 6 & 7.

At an awards ceremony on Thurs., Oct. 6, Mrs. Susan McWilliams, who teaches junior high social studies and home living, was named as an Outstanding Teacher of Social Studies at the Middle School Level. Mrs. McWilliams received a certificate and an engraved glass award (pictured above with Mr. David Faerber-LCSS President-elect).

During the general session on Fri., Oct. 7, Ms. Alicia Fergerson, who serves as the social studies department chair and teaches high school social studies and journalism, was elected to serve in the position of secretary on the 2011-2012 LCSS Executive Board. Ms. Fergerson, along with the other officers, were installed at the close of the session by Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne (pictured below).

Congratulations to both of these teachers for their accomplishments!