TITLE: Congratulating Allison Woodington on being named Region 16 Elementary Teacher of the Year for 2014-15.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Allison Woodington on being named Region 16 Elementary Teacher of the Year for 2014-15.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Allison Woodington of the Amarillo Independent School District was selected as the Region 16 Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year for 2014-15; and WHEREAS, The Texas Teacher of the Year program, run by the Texas Association of School Administrators, distinguishes faculty members who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to education; in recognition of her exemplary work as a kindergarten teacher at Carver Early Childhood Academy, Allison Woodington was named Elementary Teacher of the Year for Amarillo ISD in May 2014; she went on to receive the same commendation for Region 16 at the i3 Conference in August; and WHEREAS, During her four years at Carver Academy, Ms. Woodington prepared her kindergarten students for the rest of their educational careers through a unique mix of active engagement, innovative technology, and group work; the children would solve problems together or teach each other new concepts, improving their understanding of the content while promoting social skills; in addition to her classroom duties, Ms. Woodington also served as the school's administrative assistant, courtesy committee leader, PR representative, and head of her grade level; and WHEREAS, This Dallas native currently works as a curriculum assessment specialist at Coronado Elementary School; she has a master's degree in educational leadership from West Texas A&M University, and she is affiliated with the Texas Classroom Teachers Association; and WHEREAS, Through her enthusiasm, personal involvement, and dedication to her students, Allison Woodington has set a remarkable example of leadership and innovation to which others may aspire, and it is a privilege to recognize this noteworthy educator at this time; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Allison Woodington on being named Elementary Teacher of the Year for Region 16 and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Woodington as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Price Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 331 was adopted by the House on February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House