TITLE: Congratulating Dr. Karen Nykorchuk McCaleb on her selection as a 2015 inductee of the Texas A&M University System Chancellor's Academy of Teacher Educators.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dr. Karen Nykorchuk McCaleb on her selection as a 2015 inductee of the Texas A&M University System Chancellor's Academy of Teacher Educators.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Dr. Karen Nykorchuk McCaleb of Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi has won distinction for herself through her induction into the Texas A&M University System Chancellor's Academy of Teacher Educators in 2015; and WHEREAS, The Chancellor's Academy recognizes educators from the university system who have made significant contributions to the field of teacher education in the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, Dr. McCaleb earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Framingham State University and her master's degree in moderate special education from Westfield State University, and she holds an Ed.D. degree in special education with an emphasis in severe and profound disabilities from the University of Northern Colorado; she also earned her certification in assistive technology from the University of Colorado at Denver Health Sciences Center; and WHEREAS, This dedicated educator has considerable classroom experience teaching students with disabilities in a variety of settings, from residential to fully inclusive schools; since 1999, she has taught undergraduate and graduate education students in the field of severe and profound disabilities; she was the training and curriculum coordinator for the National Center on Low-Incidence Disabilities before accepting a position at West Texas A&M University, and she joined the faculty at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi in 2007; and WHEREAS, With skill, expertise, and enthusiasm, Dr. McCaleb trains the K-12 teachers who will in turn help the students of Texas meet the challenges and opportunities of the future, and she is truly deserving of this prestigious professional award; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Karen Nykorchuk McCaleb on being named a 2015 inductee of the Texas A&M University System Chancellor's Academy of Teacher Educators 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 Dr. McCaleb as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1765 was adopted by the House on May 7, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House