Doris Perdue Blalack was selected the Greenville Public School District's "Teacher of the Year 2001." She is a teacher and Accelerated School Coach at Trigg Accelerated School. Mrs. Blalack is a mother of three and married to Richard Blalack. Mrs. Blalack is a graduate of Greenville Public Schools and has taught for thirteen years. She has an Educational Specialist Degree in Elementary Education from Delta State University, has been accepted to begin advanced studies in education at Mississippi State University this summer, and is a National Board Certified Teacher.

Mrs. Blalack is a believer in teachers continuing their education, not only through college training, but also through workshops and professional reading. She has had training in numerous areas and has provided workshop training for districts, colleges, and educational organizations. She is also an assessor for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Mrs. Blalack was an interview finalist for the Congressional District/Mississippi Teacher of the Year 2001.

Blalack believes in teaching to the strengths of children while improving upon their weaknesses, giving children a voice in their learning, and making learning fun and meaningful.