83R13103 STE-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 1245
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Sandra Clement of the Corpus Christi Independent
School District has been named the 2013 Texas Middle School
Principal of the Year by the Texas Association of Secondary School
Principals; and
WHEREAS, Each year, TASSP pays tribute to school
administrators throughout Texas who have demonstrated exceptional
performance and leadership; nominations for the award are submitted
by peers, parents, and students, and recipients are eligible for
consideration as the national principal of the year; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Clement is being recognized for her four years
as principal at South Park Middle School; during her tenure, she
significantly reduced the number of students performing below grade
level on state assessments and established an advanced placement
academy in which 98 percent of the pupils achieved straight A's in a
college prep environment; she has identified student achievement
and safety as her top priorities and encourages cooperation and
collaboration among students, teachers, parents, and the
community; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Robstown, Sandra Clement attended
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, where she earned a bachelor's
degree in interdisciplinary studies, master's degrees in guidance
and counseling and educational administration, and a doctoral
degree in education; during her 18-year career, she has also served
as a teacher, counselor, assistant principal, and district special
programs coordinator; she was recently appointed principal of Foy
H. Moody High School in CCISD; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sandra Clement's dedication to her profession
has made a positive difference in the lives of countless young
Texans, and she is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Sandra Clement on her selection
as the 2013 Texas Middle School Principal of the Year by the Texas
Association of Secondary School Principals and extend to her
sincere best wishes for continued success in her important work;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Clement as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.