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GA SR1187

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/11/2014

Primary Sponsor

John Wilkinson

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lindsey Rhodes, a kindergarten teacher at Sugar Hill Elementary School in Hall County for seven years, is recognized for being selected as one of seven winners of Round Three of the Innovation in Teaching Competition, funded through Georgia's Innovation Fund
  • The competition recognizes teachers demonstrating innovative teaching strategies for Georgia standards in English/Language Arts and Mathematics; Rhodes was nominated by her principal, Beth Skarda, for her techniques in teaching young students to monitor their own work and progress
  • Winners receive a $2,000 stipend, and their schools receive a $5,000 grant to support implementation of Georgia's instructional standards
  • Georgia Public Broadcasting will film Rhodes teaching in her classroom to create resources available to all teachers statewide
  • The Secretary of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to Lindsey Rhodes

Legislative Description

Rhodes, Lindsey; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/11/2014

Full Bill Text

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