HR419: HR419 Georgia Teacher Leader Consortium; commend

25 LC 112 3156 House Resolution 419 By: Representatives Glaize of the 67th, Barnes of the 86th, McQueen of the 61st, Smith of the 70th, Paris of the 142nd, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Georgia Teacher Leader Consortiu m; and for other1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, the Georgia Teacher Leader Consortium (GTLC) is a dedi cated network of3 National Board Certified teachers and educators who work to enh ance the teaching4 profession in Georgia; and5 WHEREAS, the GTLC has established a nonprofit organization to s upport educators,6 increase the number of National Board Certified teachers in Georgia, and ensure that every7 child has access to accomplished educators, regardless of zip code; and8 WHEREAS, as a proud affiliate of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards,9 the GTLC actively collaborates with local legislators on educational initiatives that align with10 its mission of excellence in teaching and learning; and11 WHEREAS, the GTLC is led by an esteemed board of educators, inc luding Dr. Heavenly12 Montgomery, president and founder; Dr. Elletta Denson, vice pre sident; Deanna Rogers,13 executive director; Natalia Rachel, director of STEM education; Dr. Shannon Flounnory,14 executive director of leadership programs; Charla Fields, director of professional learning;15 H. R. 419 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3156 Kamasia Wright, director of communications; Altames Larkins, di rector of instructional16 efficacy; and Kartisha Bentley, school leadership advisor; and17 WHEREAS, the dedication and expertise of these leaders have contributed significantly to18 the advancement of teacher advocacy, instructional excellence, and professional growth19 opportunities for educators across Georgia; and20 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this outstand ing organization be21 appropriately honored.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23 the members of this body recognize and commend the Georgia Teacher Leader Consortium24 for its invaluable contributions to the teaching profession and its continued efforts to support25 and advocate for educators in Georgia as well as extend best wishes for continued success.26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the28 Georgia Teacher Leader Consortium.29 H. R. 419 - 2 -