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 Consortium; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, the Georgia Teacher Leader Consortium (GTLC) is a dedicated network of
National Board Certified teachers and educators who work to enhance the teaching
profession in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the GTLC has established a nonprofit organization to support educators,
increase the number of National Board Certified teachers in Georgia, and ensure that every
child has access to accomplished educators, regardless of zip code; and
WHEREAS, as a proud affiliate of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards,
the GTLC actively collaborates with local legislators on educational initiatives that align with
its mission of excellence in teaching and learning; and
WHEREAS, the GTLC is led by an esteemed board of educators, including Dr. Heavenly
Montgomery, president and founder; Dr. Elletta Denson, vice president; Deanna Rogers,
executive director; Natalia Rachel, director of STEM education; Dr. Shannon Flounnory,
executive director of leadership programs; Charla Fields, director of professional learning;
Kamasia Wright, director of communications; Altames Larkins, director of instructional
efficacy; and Kartisha Bentley, school leadership advisor; and
WHEREAS, the dedication and expertise of these leaders have contributed significantly to
the advancement of teacher advocacy, instructional excellence, and professional growth
opportunities for educators across Georgia; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this outstanding organization be
appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend the Georgia Teacher Leader Consortium
for its invaluable contributions to the teaching profession and its continued efforts to support
and advocate for educators in Georgia as well as extend best wishes for continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
Georgia Teacher Leader Consortium.