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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 103
BY SENATOR BARROW
A RESOLUTION
To designate May 18, 2017, 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:
Jessica Baker, LaSalle Elementary School
Tami Boehl, Greenville Superintendents Academy
Latesha Brumfield, Glen Oaks High School
Nicole Butler, Baker Heights Elementary School
Kelsi Carmicheal, Glen Oaks Park Elementary School
La'Quisha Comeaux, Baker High School
Erica Courtney, White Hills Elementary School
Felicia Dotson, Greenbriar Elementary School
Monique Epps, Park Ridge Academic Magnet
Brandy Fulton, Howell Park Elementary School
Damian Gordon, Broadmoor Middle School
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Sherri Hebert, Melrose Elementary School
Karen Henley, Twin Oaks Elementary School
Brittani Hollins, Bakerfield Elementary School
Rosalyn Jiles, Crestworth Elementary School
Ashley Johnson, Capitol Middle Magnet School
Jessica Johnson, EBR Virtual Academy
John Jenkins, Scotlandville Magnet High School
Linda Johnson, The Dufroq School
Stanley Jones, Park Ridge Academic Magnet
Nikita Lacour, Scotlandville Middle Pre-Engineering Academy
Antonia Limjoco, Forest Heights Academy of Excellence
Jay Luzaran, La Belle Aire Elementary School
Lashone Mealey, Winbourne Elementary School
Deadre Moore, Progress Elementary School
Cherie Neill, Sherwood Middle Academic Magnet School
Latonya Palmer, Westdale Middle School
Katie Petito, Northwestern Middle School
Margaret Powers, Park Forest Middle School
Gloria Quisido, Northdale Superintendent's Academy
Jane Silvie, Belaire High School
Annuncita Spears, Audubon Elementary School
Brittanie Supan, Sharon Hills Elementary School
Candice Thomas, Ryan Elementary School
Elvira Tinamisan, Park Forest Elementary School
Caroline Tolentino, Villa Del Rey Elementary School
Katie Trotti, Copper Mill Elementary School
Deseraye Valentine, North Banks Middle School of Excellence
Gertrude Walls, Baker Heights Elementary School
Joshua A. Warren, Bernard Terrance Elementary School
Nikki Washington, Claiborne Elementary School
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Jeanne Weston, Zachary Elementary School
Kaylee Wintigler, Merrydale Elementary School, and
Kaylyn Young, Brownfields Elementary School; and
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 May 18, 2017, 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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