Bill Text: SC H5141 | 2021-2022 | 124th General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Rebecca Xiaolin Feng-Teacher of the Year
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-03-29 - Introduced and adopted [H5141 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2021-H5141-Introduced.html
A HOUSE RESOLUTION
TO CONGRATULATE REBECCA XIAOLIN FENG ON BEING NAMED THE SOUTH CAROLINA FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION 2022 TEACHER OF THE YEAR AND TO THANK HER FOR HER YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS AN EDUCATOR IN LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE.
Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that Rebecca Xiaolin Feng has been named the 2022 Teacher of the Year by the South Carolina Foreign Language Teachers' Association which recognizes best practices and excellence in the teaching and learning of world languages as well as leadership within the profession; and
Whereas, in preparation for her life's work, Rebecca earned a bachelor's degree in English as well as a master's degree in second language teaching; and
Whereas, prior to her career in the Palmetto State, Rebecca taught English as a foreign language in China at the middle school and college levels. She later relocated to Canada where she taught Chinese for the public school system and at Ottawa University. Additionally, Rebecca served as a Certified English Language Assessor with the Canadian foreign affairs; and
Whereas, now in her seventh year of teaching Chinese at River Bluff High School, Rebecca works to integrate the Chinese language and culture into multiple facets of her students' education through the organization of annual celebrations of various Chinese festivals and by collaborating with other foreign language and fine arts classes on course projects and festival celebrations. She also fundraises annually for student travel to China for a full immersive experience; and
Whereas, grateful for the consistent commitment and excellence as an educator that Rebecca Feng has bestowed on the Palmetto State, the House takes great pleasure in saluting her on receiving the prestigious South Carolina Foreign Language Teachers' Association Teacher of the Year award. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate Rebecca Xiaolin Feng on being named the South Carolina Foreign Language Teachers' Association 2022 Teacher of the Year and thank her for her years of dedicated service as an educator in Lexington School District One.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Rebecca Xiaolin Feng.
