Harriett McCurdy (Anderson County). Ms. McCurdy retired in 2014 after more than 40 years as a teacher for middle- and high-school students both in the United States and abroad with a focus on the sciences. Most recently she served as a teacher of science and biology for grades 6-10 at Yangon Academy in Yangon, Myanmar. Prior to that, she taught a variety of science courses and environmental studies courses in China, Morocco, Kuwait, and Ecuador.
Ms. McCurdy received a B.A. in Biology from Earlham College and an M.A.T. in Biology and her teaching certificate from Washington University. She is a past president of the Oak Ridge League of Women Voters and a member of Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning. Ms. McCurdy is a resident of Oak Ridge and is interested in educational and environmental issues. She currently serves as secretary for the EM SSAB in Oak Ridge.