Alumni Award Recipients

Marty Wilson, BAED ‘71, MA, ‘78, EDSP ‘93
Erna S. Fergusson Award, 2012

Marty taught at Albuquerque Public Schools for almost 20 years and was chosen “Outstanding Teacher” twice. In 1993 Marty made the move to administration, becoming the APS coordinator of Curriculum Outreach. Marty developed and revised the K-12 curriculum in language arts, math, science, PE, health and music; coordinated K-12 music instruction; and directed the district’s NCAA compliance. She also coordinated the district’s Character Education program, in conjunction with the Character Counts! Program. She became a certified trainer for Character Counts!, conducting workshops across the country. In 1999, Marty lead the Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico where she developed a teacher awards program, summer institute, and academy. She also served as the president of the Board of Directors for both the Golden Apple Foundation and the UNM Alumni Association.