TITLE: Congratulating Vanessa Gonzalez on being named the 2018 Elementary School Science Teacher of the Year by the Science Teachers Association of Texas.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Vanessa Gonzalez on being named the 2018 Elementary School Science Teacher of the Year by the Science Teachers Association of Texas.

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WHEREAS, An exceptional educator received well-deserved recognition when Vanessa Gonzalez was named the 2018 Elementary School Science Teacher of the Year by the Science Teachers Association of Texas; and WHEREAS, Presented at the organization's annual Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, the Outstanding Science Teacher of the Year Awards recognize members who have distinguished themselves through their excellence and dedication; and WHEREAS, Ms. Gonzalez is a member of the faculty at Cambridge Elementary School in the Alamo Heights Independent School District and draws on 12 years of experience in the classroom; she holds a master's degree in educational leadership from Texas State University and has been certified to teach the Engineering is Elementary model by the DoSeum, a STEM-focused children's museum in San Antonio; and WHEREAS, In carrying out her duties as a teacher, Ms. Gonzalez takes great satisfaction in finding creative ways to communicate key concepts, and she places a special emphasis on helping students discover the fun side of scientific learning; and WHEREAS, Vanessa Gonzalez exemplifies the passion, determination, and innovative spirit that are the hallmarks of our best teachers, and she has set a standard of excellence to which all in her profession may aspire; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Vanessa Gonzalez on being named the 2018 Elementary School Science Teacher of the Year by the Science Teachers Association of Texas and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Allison Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 931 was adopted by the House on April 5, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House