House Concurrent Resolution 51

(As Adopted by House)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING MR. JAMIE COOPER OF SINGING RIVER ACADEMY IN GAUTIER, MISSISSIPPI, FOR BEING NAMED AN EXTRAORDINARY EDUCATOR FOR 2021 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 2021 Class of Extraordinary Educators includes an elite group of 44 kindergarten through Grade 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, Mr. Jamie Cooper, of Gautier, Mississippi, was named as an inductee of the 2021 Class of Extraordinary Educators, as he personifies the ideals that Curriculum Associates set forth with the program; and

WHEREAS, having taught fifth-grade Reading his entire career with Singing River Academy, Mr. Cooper, who focuses on building relationships with students and making sure their social and emotional needs are met, describes his approach in the classroom as one that is patient, caring and understanding; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Cooper believes data is a vital component of teaching, as evidenced in his statement, "I use i-Ready data to drive instruction. I will look at this data and determine my students' needs. The data provides me with an overview of what my students know at that time. I am able to pinpoint what they specifically need from there."; and

WHEREAS, as an inductee into the 2021 Class of Extraordinary Educators, Mr. Cooper has received recognition locally and nationally, in addition to having gained access to a network of peers from around the country, earned professional development opportunities, and the opportunity to attend the Extraordinary Educators Leadership Summit in Boston, Massachusetts; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to recognize and commend excellence in the accomplishments and remarkable service of educators of Mr. Cooper'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, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate Mr. Jamie Cooper of Gautier, Mississippi, for being named as an inductee of the Curriculum Associates 2021 Class of Extraordinary Educators and extend sincerest wishes for continued success in all of his future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Mr. Jamie Cooper and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.