TITLE: Congratulating Cynthia Ayala of Ridgetop Elementary School on her selection as the 2019 Area 2 Elementary Teacher of the Year in the Austin Independent School District.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Cynthia Ayala of Ridgetop Elementary School on her selection as the 2019 Area 2 Elementary Teacher of the Year in the Austin Independent School District.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Cynthia Ayala of Ridgetop Elementary School has been named the 2019 Area 2 Elementary Teacher of the Year in the Austin Independent School District; and WHEREAS, A solid education is vital for young people to become successful and productive adults, and those men and women who dedicate their careers to teaching make a positive difference in the lives of their students and in the greater community; and WHEREAS, In her role as bilingual special education case manager at Ridgetop Elementary, Ms. Ayala has worked tirelessly to help her students build confidence by encouraging them to do their best and to feel secure enough to take risks in the classroom; currently in her 19th year of teaching, she has also contributed significantly to the Ridgetop campus by leading numerous initiatives outside the classroom, including facilitating the school's attainment of wildlife habitat certification from the National Wildlife Federation; prior to joining Ridgetop, she served as a bilingual teacher; and WHEREAS, Cynthia Ayala 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 Cynthia Ayala on her selection as the 2019 Area 2 Elementary Teacher of the Year in the Austin Independent School District 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. Ayala as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Rodriguez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1711 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House