HR 419: Georgia Teacher Leader Consortium; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Georgia Teacher Leader Consortium (GTLC), a nonprofit network of National Board Certified teachers, for its work supporting educators, increasing the number of nationally certified teachers in Georgia, and promoting access to accomplished teachers regardless of a student's zip code. The resolution names the organization's leadership, including its president and founder, vice president, executive director, and several program directors, and credits them with advancing teacher advocacy and professional growth opportunities. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization as a formal honor.

• Formally commends the Georgia Teacher Leader Consortium for its contributions to the teaching profession in Georgia.
• States the House's recognition of the organization's mission to increase National Board Certified teachers statewide.
• Names nine individual GTLC leaders and credits them with advancing teacher advocacy and instructional excellence.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the organization.

The Georgia Teacher Leader Consortium and its named leaders receive this honor. It also touches National Board Certified teachers and educators across Georgia whose work the organization supports, though the resolution creates no legal obligations for any group.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is public recognition for the Georgia Teacher Leader Consortium and its leadership, which may raise the organization's visibility among educators and lawmakers in Georgia.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the GTLC as a nonprofit network of National Board Certified teachers affiliated with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
• It lists nine GTLC leaders by name and title, including the president and founder and the executive director.
• The resolved clause formally commends the organization and wishes it continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the GTLC.

1. 2025-02-26House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-26House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-26House Hopper (House)

• Lydia Glaize (D, HD-67)Primary sponsor
• Imani Barnes (D, HD-86)
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-61)
• Lynn Smith (R, HD-70)
• Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
• Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)

• teacher recognition
• education
• National Board Certified teachers
• legislative honors