House Resolution 83

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING MS. LISKA WALLACE OF MIDDLE SCHOOL OF POPLARVILLE IN POPLARVILLE, MISSISSIPPI, FOR BEING NAMED AN EXTRAORDINARY EDUCATOR FOR 2022 BY CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES.

WHEREAS, Curriculum Associates created the Extraordinary Educators program to celebrate and connect Best in Class teachers from across the nation; and

WHEREAS, the 2022 Class of Extraordinary Educators includes an elite group of 35 K-8 educators from across the country who illustrate growth and achievement via formal assessments, demonstrate classroom innovation and engagement practices for students, are evangelists for high standards and student achievement, and exhibit best-in-class use of i-Ready and/or Ready instructional resources designed by Curriculum Associates in their classroom; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Liska Wallace, of Lumberton, Mississippi, was named as an inductee of the 2022 Class of Extraordinary Educators, as she personifies the ideals that Curriculum Associates set forth with the program; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Wallace, who has been teaching for 19 years, holds a master's degree in educational leadership and currently teaches seventh grade mathematics at Middle School of Poplarville; and

WHEREAS, with a passion for teaching that includes providing a trusting, engaging and honest environment for students to learn and grow, Ms. Wallace believes, "Data is the engine that drives instruction. Student achievement is increased when valid data is interpreted to use when making instructional decisions."; and

WHEREAS, as an inductee into the 2022 Class of Extraordinary Educators, Ms. Wallace has received local and national recognition, in addition to gaining access to a network of peers from around the country, opportunities for professional development, and a standing invitation to attend the Extraordinary Educators Leadership Summit in Boston, Massachusetts; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and commend excellence in the accomplishments and remarkable service of educators of Ms. Wallace's exceptional caliber, who have tirelessly and selflessly devoted their lives to imparting light and knowledge into the bright scholars of this state:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate Ms. Liska Wallace of Lumberton, Mississippi, for being named as an inductee of the Curriculum Associates 2022 Class of Extraordinary Educators and extend sincerest wishes for continued success in all of her future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Ms. Liska Wallace and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.