H.R. No. 331
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Allison Woodington of the Amarillo Independent
School District was selected as the Region 16 Texas Elementary
Teacher of the Year for 2014-15; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Teacher of the Year program, run by the
Texas Association of School Administrators, distinguishes faculty
members who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to
education; in recognition of her exemplary work as a kindergarten
teacher at Carver Early Childhood Academy, Allison Woodington was
named Elementary Teacher of the Year for Amarillo ISD in May 2014;
she went on to receive the same commendation for Region 16 at the i3
Conference in August; and
WHEREAS, During her four years at Carver Academy,
Ms. Woodington prepared her kindergarten students for the rest of
their educational careers through a unique mix of active
engagement, innovative technology, and group work; the children
would solve problems together or teach each other new concepts,
improving their understanding of the content while promoting social
skills; in addition to her classroom duties, Ms. Woodington also
served as the school's administrative assistant, courtesy
committee leader, PR representative, and head of her grade level;
and
WHEREAS, This Dallas native currently works as a curriculum
assessment specialist at Coronado Elementary School; she has a
master's degree in educational leadership from West Texas A&M
University, and she is affiliated with the Texas Classroom Teachers
Association; and
WHEREAS, Through her enthusiasm, personal involvement, and
dedication to her students, Allison Woodington has set a remarkable
example of leadership and innovation to which others may aspire,
and it is a privilege to recognize this noteworthy educator at this
time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Allison Woodington on being named
Elementary Teacher of the Year for Region 16 and extend to her
sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Woodington as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 331 was adopted by the House on
February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House