October 11, 2024
By: Dwayne Page
The September Teacher of the Month award at DeKalb County High School goes to Lauren Ferrell.
For winning the honor, Ferrell received a certificate from the school and a gift card for a meal at Twisted Oaks.
Ferrell, a physical science teacher, was selected by the administration as Teacher of the Month.
“I feel very flattered, appreciated and I am really excited,” said Ferrell. “In the past I taught biology but this year I am teaching physical science. This is my 6th year teaching at DCHS,” said Ferrell
Lauren is married to Travis Ferrell and they have a one-year-old child, Wyatt. Her parents are Richard and Betty Lewis.
A 2014 graduate of DCHS, Ferrell furthered her education at Motlow State Community College and at Tennessee Tech University.
Ferrell said she enjoys teaching. “My students and staff make it an enjoyable place to be,” she said.