Two teachers in the New Albany School District were awarded funding from a scholarship program created through the Dean Provence Endowment for Excellence in Education.
These funds are made possible through the Tri State Educational Foundation at the request of Tri State Educational Foundation President, Dr. Bob Ferguson. Dr. Ferguson, who was a dear friend to Dean Provence, has a passion for his New Albany hometown and especially education. He wants to see the faculty of the New Albany School District prosper by allowing them to further their education.
The competitive scholarships were awarded to teachers who are seeking to grow professionally and are in pursuit of a graduate level degree during the Spring/Summer 2026 semesters.
NASD teachers who received scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year are: Montana Purvis, a dyslexia therapist at New Albany Elementary School and Houston Butler, a special education teacher at New Albany High School.
Pictured l-r: Dr. Bob Ferguson, Houston Butler, Montana Purvis, Grace Provence, and Keith Conlee, Endowment President.
