BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Three people who have dedicated their lives to educating others have been selected to be inducted into the Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame.
A statement from Western Kentucky University, which houses the hall, says the current or former teachers selected are Opal T. Sibert, Ron Skillern and Joe Westerfield. All three will be inducted during a ceremony on March 8 in Frankfort.
The statement says Sibert was an influential educator for 30 years in Laurel County before retiring in 1986 and was known for her persistence.
Westerfield taught history and government in Daviess County schools for 33 years before retiring in 2002 and was known for his enthusiasm.
Skillern, who is still teaching social studies after a 30-year career in Bowling Green and Warren County schools, has been described by former students as a great motivator.