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MS HC111

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Willie Perkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Birdette M. Hughey, an Algebra I instructor at Greenwood High School, for being named the 2011 Mississippi Teacher of the Year and Teacher of the Year for the Second Congressional District
  • Highlights her achievement of increasing the proficiency rate on the state Algebra I test from 51% in 2008-2009 to 86% in 2009-2010, representing over 30% improvement
  • Notes that Ms. Hughey will receive a one-time $5,000 salary supplement from the Mississippi Department of Education and will represent Mississippi in the National Teacher of the Year competition in Dallas, Texas
  • Recognizes her background as a Florida A&M University alumna and participant in the Teach For America Program who transitioned from corporate America to education
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be provided to Ms. Hughey, the Greenwood Public School District, and Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Birdette M. Hughey; commend and congratulate upon being named Mississippi Teacher of the Year 2011.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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