TITLE: Congratulating Kendall Gould of Mineola Elementary School for being named Kiwanis Teacher of the Year.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Kendall Gould of Mineola Elementary School for being named Kiwanis Teacher of the Year.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Kendall Gould of Mineola Elementary School was named Kiwanis Teacher of the Year at the Mineola Chamber of Commerce's annual awards banquet on April 6, 2013; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Gould earned her bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University in College Station and her master's degree in educational administration from A&M--Commerce; she holds lifetime certificates in English as a second language and in regular education, as well as a Texas principal's certification; and WHEREAS, This outstanding educator began her career 21 years ago in Galena Park, where she earned a "Rookie of the Year" award from the local school district, and she later taught in Pasadena Independent School District for three years; for the past 15 years, she has taught fourth grade in Mineola, where she also actively contributes to the leadership team that coordinates programs and policies for the school; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Gould's natural abilities as a leader and an innovator in the classroom have inspired her students and earned her the lasting respect of her fellow teachers, and she is indeed worthy of this prestigious award; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Kendall Gould of Mineola Elementary School for being named Kiwanis Teacher of the Year 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 Mrs. Gould as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2456 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House