In a heartwarming story of dedication and passion for education, retired Tennessee educator Glenda Akin has officially claimed a Guinness World Record for the longest career as a female teacher at the same school. The 84-year-old spent an incredible 61 years and 43 days at Westmoreland High School in Westmoreland, Tennessee, before hanging up her chalk in September 2024.
Akin started her journey there back in 1963, teaching social studies and later transitioning to the role of school librarian. Over those six decades, she touched the lives of countless students, becoming a beloved fixture in the community. "I loved my job. I didn't mind getting up and going to school every day," Akin shared in a recent interview.
With her own family gone, she added that the school community had essentially become her family.The school celebrated her achievement with pride, renaming the library the Glenda Akin Library and installing a plaque that reads, "Her six decades of service to our school and community will remain forever cherished." Principal Rick Duffer and other staff, many of whom were once her students, joined in honoring her with the official Guinness certificate.
Akin's record-breaking tenure surpasses the previous marks in inspiring ways, highlighting what true commitment looks like in education. Her story reminds us all of the profound impact one dedicated teacher can have over generations.
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