TITLE: Congratulating Kimberly Collins of the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders on her selection as the 2019 Middle School Teacher of the Year in Austin ISD.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Kimberly Collins of the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders on her selection as the 2019 Middle School Teacher of the Year in Austin ISD.

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WHEREAS, Kimberly Collins of the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders has been named the 2019 Middle School 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, Ms. Collins holds 15 years of experience in educational instruction and currently serves as an eighth-grade math teacher; she is well regarded for her use of technology and cutting-edge learning strategies to improve student engagement, and she was inspired by the Cities in Space competition to design a unit for her students to model the establishment of sustainable colonies outside of Earth; the project has expanded into an interdisciplinary unit that encompasses numerous subjects, from STEM to the arts; and WHEREAS, Kimberly Collins 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 Kimberly Collins on her selection as the 2019 Middle School Teacher of the Year in Austin ISD 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. Collins as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Rodriguez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1712 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House