TITLE: Congratulating Katie Lanier of Allen High School on her selection as the 2012-2013 Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Allen Independent School District.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Katie Lanier of Allen High School on her selection as the 2012-2013 Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Allen Independent School District.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Katie Lanier of Allen High School has been named the 2012-2013 Allen Independent School District Secondary Teacher of the Year; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Lanier began her notable 12-year career in education at Plano East High School; she subsequently taught fifth-grade math and science at Kerr Elementary School from 2002 to 2004, when she joined the staff of Allen High School as a physics teacher; she also leads courses on scientific research and design and the principles of technology; and WHEREAS, Known for her innovative practices, Mrs. Lanier employs a "flipped classroom" format; she has students watch her recorded lectures at home and complete their assignments at school, which allows her to provide them greater personalized attention and to focus more class time on activities such as labs; and WHEREAS, Serving as role models, motivators, listeners, and mentors, the best educators bring to their work creativity, energy, and resourcefulness; Katie Lanier is one such teacher, inspiring in her students a love of learning that will serve them well throughout their lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Katie Lanier on her selection as the 2012-2013 Allen ISD Secondary 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. Lanier as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Leach Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3209 was adopted by the House on May 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House