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Senate
Resolution 900
By:
Senator Adelman of the 42nd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Georgia Master Teacher, Susan Brooks; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Susan Brooks teaches at Renfroe Middle School in Decatur, Georgia;
and
WHEREAS,
she is one of only 97 elementary, middle, and secondary teachers recognized with
the certification of Georgia Master Teacher in the State of Georgia in 2007;
and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Brooks is also certified by the National Board of Professional Teaching
Standards in Early Adolescence/Science; and
WHEREAS,
Science
Scope, the middle school journal of the
National Science Association, published two of Mrs. Brooks' articles in 2007;
and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia Master Teacher certification recognizes teachers who demonstrate
sustained student achievement and progress in Georgia standardized testing
through creative, relevant, and individualized instruction; and
WHEREAS,
developed in 2006, this program recognizes the elite group of teachers who have
the opportunity to influence student learning and achievement in Georgia;
and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Susan Brooks belongs to this elite group of teachers, and the outstanding
accomplishments of this distinguished Georgia educator have brought honor to the
DeKalb County School System, the DeKalb County community, and the State of
Georgia.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
the indispensable services of this outstanding educator, commend her for being
named the 2007 Master Teacher, and extend to her their sincerest best wishes for
the future.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Susan Brooks.