Dallas Biology Teacher Named NABT President-Elect
Lee Ferguson will begin leading the national organization for biology educators in early 2027.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Life Sciences
Lee Ferguson, a biology teacher at The Episcopal School of Dallas, has been elected as president-elect of the National Association of Biology Teachers. She will assume the leadership role on January 1, 2027.
Why it matters
This leadership appointment positions a Dallas-based educator at the helm of a national organization dedicated to improving biological education standards. Her transition to the role follows a history of service within the association and the National Center for Science Education.
The NABT selection follows Ferguson’s prior recognition as an Outstanding Biology Teacher and a recipient of the Kim Foglia AP Biology Service Award. These benchmarks reflect her established contribution to the association’s mission before assuming the president-elect position.
The players
Lee Ferguson
A biology teacher at The Episcopal School of Dallas and board member of the National Center for Science Education.
National Association of Biology Teachers
A professional society dedicated to the advancement of biological literacy and the support of K-12 and collegiate science educators.
The details
Ferguson serves on the board of directors for the National Center for Science Education, an organization focused on promoting evidence-based science teaching. Her professional background includes teaching biology at The Episcopal School of Dallas, where she translates scientific principles into classroom instruction. Her new role within the National Association of Biology Teachers, an association for professional educators, involves guiding organizational policy and national outreach strategies.
Timeline
January 1, 2027: Lee Ferguson begins her term as president-elect.
The Tech Race
This appointment aligns with the mission of the National Center for Science Education to stabilize science literacy across state and national curricula. It highlights the growing influence of active classroom educators in the broader national strategy to improve biology education standards.
The election marks a shift in leadership for educators nationwide as Ferguson brings her classroom experience in Dallas to the national stage. Biology instructors and administrators can expect to see her policy priorities formalized following her January 2027 start date.
The takeaway
This leadership transition signals a focus on bridging practical classroom experience with national educational policy. Educators should watch for the upcoming board agenda to see which biology standards Ferguson targets during her tenure.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Ncse.
