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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 175
BY SENATOR BARROW
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Teacher of the Year from schools in Senate District 15 for exemplary and
dedicated service on Teacher of the Year Day in the Louisiana Senate.
WHEREAS, excellence in teaching is the result of commitment, dedication,
inspiration, patience, creativity, hard work, and the highest order of professional integrity;
and
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, 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 schools
located in Senate District 15 are as follows:
Adeline Owens, Sherwood Middle Academic Academy
Katie Rodgers, Northwestern Middle School
Sara Snyder, Zachary Elementary School
Leigh Glaser, Baker Heights Elementary School
Gertrude Walls, Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
Derrick Barrow, Baker High School
Augusta Ceaser, Audubon Elementary School
Amber Shaffer, Bakerfield Heights Elementary School
Courtni Kelley, Bernard Terrace Elementary School
Shaunna Keller, Brownfields Elementary School
Rosaline Terrell, Claiborne Elementary School
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Kynetra Hawkins, Copper Mill Elementary School
Pamela Selders, Crestworth Elementary School
Tashawa Daniels, Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence
Krystal Palmer-Jones, Glen Oaks Park Elementary School
Kayla Bricks, Greenbrier Elementary School
Patricia Sauer, Howell Park Elementary School
Michael Avant, La Belle Aire Elementary School
Jessica Baker, LaSalle Elementary School
Juliet Fairley, Melrose Elementary School
Jayine Smith, Merrydale Elementary School
Angelisa Mazales, Progress Elementary School
Yolanda Daventort, Ryan Elementary School
Shaletha Jackson, Sharon Hills Elementary School
Regan Thompson, Twin Oaks Elementary School
Nahid Hamdan, Villa Del Ray Elementary School
Shannon Roussell, White Hills Elementary School
Samantha Geautreaux, Winbourne Elementary School
Monique Epps, Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
Nikita Lacour, Scotlandville Middle Pre-Engineering Academy
Latonya Palmer, Westdale Middle School
Ebony Paschall, Baker High School
Shauntelle Moses, Belaire High School
Ronald Mahomes, Glen Oak High School
Tony Martin, Northdale Superintendent's Academy
Stacy Maiden, Scotlandville Magnet High School
Allison Singleton, Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Magnet Academy
Gloria Allen, Jehovah-Jireh Christian Academy
Kristy Gilpin, Rollins Place Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, these exemplary educators are held in the highest regard by their
students, their colleagues, and their communities.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does sincerely commend the Teacher of the Year from schools in Senate District 15 for
exemplary and dedicated service on Teacher of the Year Day in the Louisiana Senate.
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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