TITLE: Congratulating Brian Beck-Smith of DeSoto High School on being named the 2023 Secondary Teacher of the Year in the DeSoto Independent School District.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Brian Beck-Smith of DeSoto High School on being named the 2023 Secondary Teacher of the Year in the DeSoto Independent School District.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Brian Beck-Smith of DeSoto High School has been named the 2023 Secondary Teacher of the Year in the DeSoto 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, Mr. Beck-Smith has taught mathematics at DeSoto High School since 2012; over the course of his tenure, he has also served as math team leader for Pre-AP and AP Mathematics, and he introduced the district's first advanced course involving multivariable calculus and linear algebra; in addition to his role at DeSoto High, he is an adjunct professor at the University of North Texas at Dallas and a mathematics lead teacher in the Future Comets Program at The University of Texas at Dallas; he holds a bachelor's degree from UTD and a master's degree from UNT Dallas, and he previously served as chair of the mathematics department at Lincoln High School in Dallas; and WHEREAS, Brian Beck-Smith exemplifies the passion, determination, and innovative spirit that are the hallmarks of our best teachers, and he has set a standard of excellence to which all in his profession may aspire; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Brian Beck-Smith on his selection as the 2023 Secondary Teacher of the Year in the DeSoto Independent School District and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success with his important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Beck-Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Davis Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2233 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House