MS HR95

Commends Dr. Robyn Killebrew, principal of Pass Christian High School, for receiving the 2017 Milken Educator Award and a $25,000 cash prize on January 19, 2018.

Recognizes Dr. Killebrew's administrative achievements including implementing a Freshman Academy, raising the school's graduation rate to over 90%, and increasing ACT benchmark performance from 17% to 27% through an ACT "boot camp."

Acknowledges Pass Christian High School's recognition as the No. 1 high school in Mississippi by U.S. News and World Report in 2016, with an "A" accountability rating and Value Added Award from the State Department of Education.

Highlights Dr. Killebrew's hands-on leadership style, including tutoring three days per week, driving school buses, chaperoning student activities, visiting at-risk students' homes, and hosting monthly "Pastries with the Principal" community events.

Directs that copies of the resolution be furnished to Dr. Killebrew and the Capitol Press Corps.