HR574: HR574 Watkins-Ware, Khoriandre; Southwest Magnet High School and Law Academy School's 2024-2025 STAR Teacher; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Khoriandre Watkins-Ware, a teacher at Southwest Magnet High School and Law Academy School, who was named the school's 2024-2025 STAR Teacher. The resolution notes her more than 20 years of teaching experience and her work using evidence-based learning strategies, collaboration with stakeholders, and innovative instructional methods. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Watkins-Ware and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her as a keepsake recognizing her achievement.

• Formally commends Khoriandre Watkins-Ware for being named Southwest Magnet High School and Law Academy School's 2024-2025 STAR Teacher.
• States the House of Representatives' recognition of her over 20 years of teaching experience and instructional achievements.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Watkins-Ware.

This resolution directly names and honors one individual, teacher Khoriandre Watkins-Ware, and references Southwest Magnet High School and Law Academy School. It has no broader regulatory or funding effect on other teachers, schools, or Georgians.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical impact is limited to formal recognition of Watkins-Ware's teaching career and the presentation of a commemorative copy of the resolution to her.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Watkins-Ware's 20-plus years of teaching experience and her STAR Teacher honor for 2024-2025.
• The resolved clause states that the House of Representatives commends Watkins-Ware and wishes her continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to Watkins-Ware.

1. 2025-03-11House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-11House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-11House Hopper (House)

• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)Primary sponsor
• Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
• Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)

• teacher recognition
• STAR Teacher award
• Georgia House resolution
• education honors