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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 184
BY SENATOR BARROW
A RESOLUTION
To designate June 1, 2016, as "Teacher of the Year Day" in Senate District 15 and to
commend the Teacher of the Year from each school in Senate District 15 for his or
her exemplary and dedicated service.
WHEREAS, research clearly demonstrates that teachers are paramount to student
achievement and it has been estimated that a teacher has two to three times the impact of any
other school factor; and
WHEREAS, excellence in teaching is the result of commitment, dedication,
inspiration, patience, creativity, hard work, and the highest order of professional integrity;
and
WHEREAS, Teacher of the Year programs were created as a means to publicly
honor and recognize the critical role of instructional excellence in ensuring student success
in school and in life; and
WHEREAS, the outstanding educators named Teacher of the Year for the schools
located in Senate District 15 are as follows:
Darryl Alello, Copper Mill Elementary School
Cora Braxton, Merrydale Elementary School
Sheila Brooks, Park Forest Middle School
Samuel Camarillo, Scotlandville Middle Pre-Engineering Academy
Jessica Concienne, Northwestern Middle School
Laurie Condon, Rollins Place Elementary
Laquida Davis, Glen Oaks Park Elementary School
Michelle Davis, White Hills Elementary School
Chandra Delone, Crestworth Elementary School
Calla Dixon-Green, Scotlandville Magnet High School
Lamonica Dixon, Audubon Elementary School
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Cecilia Flores, LaBelle Air Elementary School
Araceli Garcia, Progress Elementary School
Sarah Hecht, Northwestern Elementary School
Dr. Leticha Jack, Glen Oaks High School
Catasha Jackson, Brookstown Middle Magnet School
Tonya Johnson, Broadmoor Middle School
Sandy Landry, Ryan Elementary School
Christina Kimble, Villa Del Rey Elementary School
Emily Maples, Sherwood Middle Academic Magnet School
Jonathan Mattear, Northdale Superintendent's Academy
Jamie Michel, Forest Heights Academy of Excellence
Shelby Montz, Twin Oaks Elementary School
Tamara Murray, Sharon Hills Elementary School
Urlecia Selders, Greenbrier Elementary School
Molly Talbot, Zachary Elementary School
Michelle Vinson, Park Forest Elementary School
Derrick Walker, Baker High School
Whitney Walker, Baker Heights Elementary School
WHEREAS, these exemplary educators are held in the highest regard by their
students, their colleagues, and their communities.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby designate June 1, 2016, as "Teacher of the Year Day" in Senate District 15 and
does also hereby sincerely commend the Teacher of the Year from each school in Senate
District 15 for his or her exemplary and dedicated service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to each
Teacher of the Year recognized herein.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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