Peggy Carlisle

Jackson, MS | Years Taught: 1973 – Present

Peggy strives to help students realize that they have control over their path in life and are limited only by the size of their dreams. She believes the most productive relationship between teachers and students is built on trust and an enthusiasm for learning – for both the student and the teacher.

Additional Recognition

  • 2009 • “Pecan Park Entrepreneurs” program selected as meritorious in Leavey Awards for Excellence in Private Enterprise Education.
  • 2005 • Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Award, The Turnaround Management Association
  • 2005 • National ING Unsung Hero, 1st Place Award
  • 2005 • Mississippi Hall of Master Teachers
  • 2005 • Science Screen Report Award, National Science Teachers Association
  • 2004 • Delta Education Excellence in Inquiry Award, National Science Teachers Association
  • 2002 • National Science Teacher of the Year, • National Science Teachers Association
  • 2002 • Fulbright Memorial Scholar, Japan
  • 2002 • All-USA Teacher First Team, USA Today
  • 2001 • Jackson Public School District Teacher of the Year
  • 2000 • Mississippi’s Outstanding Elementary Science Educator
  • 1999 • Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathamatics and Science Teaching
  • 1998 • National Board Certified Teacher, Early Childhood Generalist
  • 1998 • Metro Jackson Outstanding Teacher
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