Bill Text: WV SR53 | 2020 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Recognizing Jennifer Schwertfeger as 2020 WV Teacher of Year
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2020-02-27 - Completed legislative action [SR53 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2020-SR53-Introduced.html
SENATE RESOLUTION 53
(By Senators Ihlenfeld and Weld)
[Introduced February 26, 2020]
Recognizing Jennifer Schwertfeger for being named the 2020 West Virginia Teacher of the Year.
Whereas, Jennifer Schwertfeger, a true daughter of West Virginia, earned a bachelor of science degree in biology from West Liberty University and a master of arts degree in science education from West Virginia University; and
Whereas, Jennifer Schwertfeger is a 10-year veteran science teacher at Cameron High School where she currently teaches courses including biology, human anatomy, AP biology, and physics for grades 10 through 12; and
Whereas, Jennifer Schwertfeger serves as chairperson of the science department, member of the school’s Green Team, past president of Faculty Senate, and serves her peers as a Marshall County teacher leader, new teacher mentor, and a cooperating teacher for future educators; and
Whereas, Jennifer Schwertfeger believes all students, regardless of academic ability level, background knowledge, or learning challenges deserve equal access to educational experiences, and believes science is a verb – something to do and experience; and
Whereas, Jennifer Schwertfeger promotes the importance for students to recognize their connection to science starting on a personal level and broadening their scope of understanding to their community and world and reminds her students, “Science is you and all around you”; and
Whereas, Highlights of Jennifer Schwertfeger’s projects include promotion of STEM education and career opportunities within West Virginia for young men and women from rural, low-income populations, and exposing students to data collection and analysis to enhance science literacy and mathematical applications within the content; and
Whereas, Jennifer Schwertfeger’s inquiry-based lessons are used to express artistic expression, creativity, experimental design, and problem solving, prompting her students to vote her a WV Outstanding Honors Teacher; and
Whereas, Jennifer Schwertfeger’s favorite quote, “Always do a little bit more than what is expected of you and someday you will be rewarded greatly for your extra efforts” from her mother, Genevie G. Schehl, are words that Jennifer has always tried to live by and passes them on to each group of students who pass through her classroom doors; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes Jennifer Schwertfeger for being named the 2020 West Virginia Teacher of the Year; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its sincere gratitude and appreciation to Jennifer Schwertfeger for her dedication and commitment to excellence in education; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Jennifer Schwertfeger.
