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MS SC641
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Commends Donna Porter, a 25-year veteran speech and communications teacher in the Picayune School District, for being selected as one of 10 recipients of the 2012 Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Award
- Recognizes the $10,000 grant awarded annually to honor teachers for their extraordinary impact on students' lives
- Highlights Porter's transformative influence on student Dewayne "D.J." Batiste, who credits a 90-second classroom exchange with changing his life trajectory from potential dropout to high school graduate and college student
- Notes that the award is funded through a gift from Freddie Gershon, Chairman and CEO of Music Theatre International, honoring composer Stephen Sondheim on his 80th birthday
- Directs that this resolution be presented to Porter and forwarded to Picayune Memorial High School, the Picayune School Board, and the Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Commend Picayune educator Donna Porter for 2012 Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Award.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
4/23/2012
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