H.R. No. 1765
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Karen Nykorchuk McCaleb of Texas A&M
University--Corpus Christi has won distinction for herself through
her induction into the Texas A&M University System Chancellor's
Academy of Teacher Educators in 2015; and
WHEREAS, The Chancellor's Academy recognizes educators from
the university system who have made significant contributions to
the field of teacher education in the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Dr. McCaleb earned her bachelor's degree in
elementary education from Framingham State University and her
master's degree in moderate special education from Westfield State
University, and she holds an Ed.D. degree in special education with
an emphasis in severe and profound disabilities from the University
of Northern Colorado; she also earned her certification in
assistive technology from the University of Colorado at Denver
Health Sciences Center; and
WHEREAS, This dedicated educator has considerable classroom
experience teaching students with disabilities in a variety of
settings, from residential to fully inclusive schools; since 1999,
she has taught undergraduate and graduate education students in the
field of severe and profound disabilities; she was the training and
curriculum coordinator for the National Center on Low-Incidence
Disabilities before accepting a position at West Texas A&M
University, and she joined the faculty at Texas A&M
University--Corpus Christi in 2007; and
WHEREAS, With skill, expertise, and enthusiasm, Dr. McCaleb
trains the K-12 teachers who will in turn help the students of Texas
meet the challenges and opportunities of the future, and she is
truly deserving of this prestigious professional award; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Karen Nykorchuk McCaleb on
being named a 2015 inductee of the Texas A&M University System
Chancellor's Academy of Teacher Educators and extend to her sincere
best wishes for continued success with her important work; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. McCaleb as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1765 was adopted by the House on May
7, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House