Indiana 2023 Regular Session

Indiana House Bill HR0038

Introduced
4/17/23  

Caption

Honoring Indiana Rural Teacher of the Year Leigh Anne Eck.

Impact

HR0038 serves to spotlight the contributions of rural educators and illustrates the positive impact they can have on both their students and their communities. By honoring an individual like Leigh Anne Eck, the resolution aims to inspire other educators to engage with their communities and to pursue excellence in teaching. This recognition can serve as a motivational tool for current and prospective teachers, underscoring the value placed on education within rural areas of Indiana.

Summary

House Resolution 0038 (HR0038) honors Leigh Anne Eck, a sixth-grade teacher from George Rogers Clark Middle School in Vincennes, Indiana, who has been awarded the Indiana Rural Teacher of the Year for the 2022-2023 academic year. This recognition is conferred by the Indiana Small and Rural Schools Association alongside the Indiana Farm Bureau, aimed at celebrating educators who contribute significantly to their rural communities and enhance learning opportunities. The resolution emphasizes the importance of teachers in shaping the future by acknowledging their efforts beyond the classroom.

Contention

While the resolution itself is largely ceremonial and seeks to promote positive recognition of teaching in rural areas, it raises awareness of the specific challenges faced by rural educators, such as resource availability and community support. There may be discussions around the need for governmental or institutional support to further aid teachers in rural settings, although specific points of contention were not detailed in the available discussions surrounding this resolution.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IN SR0048

Congratulating Leigh Anne Eck.

IN HCR0037

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Shelly Leifer for being awarded the 2021 Indiana Farm Bureau Rural Teacher of the Year.

IN HCR0030

Congratulating Jennifer Sanders on being named the Indiana Small and Rural Schools Association's 2024 Indiana Teacher of the Year.

IN HR0039

Honoring Indianapolis native Mike Epps.

IN HR0033

Commemorating the one-year anniversary of the Indianapolis FedEx shooting on April 15, 2021, in which eight victims were killed.

IN HR0007

Honoring Michael W. Griffin for his 30 years of public service to the town of Highland, Indiana.

IN HR0020

Commemorating the second anniversary of the Indianapolis FedEx shooting on April 15, 2021, in which eight victims were killed.

IN HR0017

Honoring Justice Margret Robb for her 24 years of service to the State of Indiana.

IN HR0065

Celebrating Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church and it's 150 years of faith and service for the south side of Indianapolis.

IN HCR0021

Congratulating Graciela Miranda on being named the 2025 Indiana Teacher of the Year.

Similar Bills

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