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Recognizing and commending Toni Wilkerson on her selection as Clayton County´s Teacher of the Year 2001; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Toni Wilkerson was chosen by her peers as Teacher of the Year at Jonesboro Middle School and was then selected as the 2001 Teacher of the Year for the Clayton County School System; and

WHEREAS, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in social studies from Georgia College and State University in 1970; and

WHEREAS, she began her teaching career at St. John´s Catholic School in 1971 and, after spending some 13 successful years in the business world, returned to teaching in 1985 as a fifth and sixth grade classroom teacher at Huie Elementary School; and

WHEREAS, in 1991, she transferred to Jonesboro Middle School to teach social studies and science; and

WHEREAS, she has given much time training future teachers and collaborating with colleagues to raise teaching standards and achievement; and

WHEREAS, she is a member of Pi Gamma Mu and the Professional Association of Georgia Educators; and

WHEREAS, she is a great supporter of extracurricular activities, including memberships in the Georgia Cheerleading Coaches Association and Clayton County Clean and Beautiful; and

WHEREAS, she teaches students to live by her favorite quote from William E. Henley´s 1875 poem "Invictus": "I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul."

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that Toni Wilkerson is recognized and commended upon her selection as the 2001 Teacher of the Year in the Clayton County School System.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Ms. Wilkerson.

IN HOUSE
Read and Adopted
January 18, 2001

Robert E. Rivers, Jr.
Clerk