HR483: HR483 Todd, Christy; Georgia's 2024 Teacher of the Year; commend

25 LC 112 3026 House Resolution 483 By: Representatives Bazemore of the 69th, Hugley of the 141st, Ballard of the 147th, Carter of the 93rd, Glaize of the 67th, and others A RESOLUTION Commending Christy Todd, Georgia's 2024 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, a proper quality education for the young people of this state is the single most2 important objective of the General Assembly; and3 WHEREAS, in recognition of her outstanding dedication to the teaching profession, Christy4 Todd was named the Georgia Teacher of the Year in January 2024 as well as one of four5 finalists for the National Teacher of the Year; and6 WHEREAS, during her tenure as Georgia Teacher of the Year, she delivered more than 1257 keynote presentations statewide that focused on the importance of strengthening connections8 to support public education and presented recommendations on ways to make Georgia the9 top state for teachers; and10 WHEREAS, she has been instrumental in fostering the next genera tion of educators by11 partnering with high schools, universities, and teacher associations, reaching more than 1,00012 prospective educators to highlight the impact and influence of the teaching profession; and13 H. R. 483 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3026 WHEREAS, during her distinguished teaching career, she spent 15 years at Rising Starr14 Middle School in Fayette County Public Schools, where she served as chorus director and15 later founded the district's Community for Creativity initiative; and16 WHEREAS, she now serves in a leadership role at the Georgia Dep artment of Education,17 overseeing cross-departmental projects aimed at supporting teacher recruitment and retention18 while expanding the teacher pipeline; and19 WHEREAS, in addition to her classroom and leadership contributions, she has an extensive20 background in nonprofit consulting and business development, is a published researcher, and21 is a founding member of the Story Arts Collective, an organizat ion committed to growing22 Georgia's creative workforce; and23 WHEREAS, in recognition of such remarkable contributions to the education and welfare24 of Georgia's students, it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to honor the25 extraordinary accomplishments and academic achievements of this outstanding educator.26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27 the members of this body commend Christy Todd, Georgia's 2024 Teacher of the Year, for28 her extraordinary contributions to education and express their most sincere best wishes for29 continued success.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to32 Christy Todd.33 H. R. 483 - 2 -