MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Browning

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING SOUTH PONTOTOC ELEMENTARY TEACHER SHARON LONG UPON HER INDUCTION INTO THE MISSISSIPPI HALL OF MASTER TEACHERS AT MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN.

WHEREAS, Pontotoc, Mississippi, has outstanding teachers, as evidenced at the state level, where Sharon Long, first grade teacher at South Pontotoc Elementary School, was named to the Mississippi Hall of Master Teachers at Mississippi University for Women; and

WHEREAS, Sharon Long graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education in 1973, and began her 26 years of teaching at South Pontotoc Attendance Center that fall; and

WHEREAS, she taught special education her first year at South Pontotoc Attendance Center, and has taught first grade since 1976 at French Camp Elementary, and since 1979 at South Pontotoc Elementary, becoming a vital part of each school and serving with dedication and the highest level of educational professionalism; and

WHEREAS, Sharon said her goal in teaching is simple: "My goal each year is to have a child-centered, but not child-controlled, classroom," and the parents of her students have endorsed the perfect learning environment and friendly, supportive atmosphere of Mrs. Long's class; and

WHEREAS, Sharon's positions of leadership at South Pontotoc Elementary include serving as National Board Mentor for District Teachers, Lead Teacher (K-Grade 1), Reading Sufficiency Committee, Grade Level Representative and Teaching Styles Research Team; and

WHEREAS, Sharon's induction into the Mississippi Hall of Master Teachers is a true testament to her devotion to the young people of Mississippi, her dedication to the teaching profession and to her students and their parents, and is an example for all beginning teachers in the State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate South Pontotoc Elementary First Grade Teacher Sharon C. Long upon her induction into the Mississippi Hall of Master Teachers at the Mississippi University for Women, and wish her continued success in her professional endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Sharon Long and furnished to Pontotoc County Superintendent of Education, Jerry Horton, and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.