AL HR33

Commends Kimberly Christian Johnson, an Auburn Junior High School teacher and Wellborn High School graduate, for receiving the National Education Association's 2024 Member Benefits Award for Teaching Excellence

Recognizes Johnson's work as an interventionist and resource educator supporting at-risk students through student-centered teaching practices focused on building trust and self-esteem

Acknowledges Johnson's advocacy for social-emotional learning, student advocacy, teacher support, school resources, and equity in education, and her current pursuit of a doctoral degree in education

Notes that Johnson attended the NEA Salute to Excellence in Education Gala at the White House on May 4, 2024, where President Joe Biden was present, and won the Horace Mann Award before receiving the NEA award

Honors Johnson for exemplifying the finest qualities of educators who enrich the lives of Alabama's young people