HR 149 Summary

• Commends Julie Barefield Kelly, an 18-year teacher at Thompkins Early Childhood Center in Ozark, Alabama, for outstanding achievement in education.

• Recognizes Kelly as the 2011-2012 Thompkins Teacher of the Year and the 2011-2012 Ozark City Schools Elementary Teacher of the Year.

• Notes Kelly serves as a math team leader at Thompkins and conducts presentations on effective mathematics instruction.

• Acknowledges Kelly's National Board Certification and her active involvement in her community and Ozark Baptist Church.