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This concurrent resolution honors Dr. Nikki Woodson upon her retirement as Superintendent of Washington Township Schools, recognizing her significant professional achievements and contributions to education. Dr. Woodson is notable for being the first African-American female superintendent in Marion County and one of the youngest in Indiana, with an extensive educational background including degrees from Ball State University, Butler University, and Purdue University. Throughout her career, she served in numerous educational roles and received multiple prestigious honors, including being named a Purdue University Fellow, International Educator of the Year by Global Indiana, and receiving the Women in School Leadership Award from the American Association of School Administrators. During her tenure, she successfully implemented a supplier diversity program generating over $100 million in contracts with firms owned by women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities, and led major infrastructure renovations and construction projects for Washington Township Schools. The resolution highlights her community involvement, including board memberships in various organizations, and her invitation to the White House's Future Ready Summit. The Indiana General Assembly formally honors Dr. Woodson's achievements and wishes her well in her future endeavors, directing the Principal Clerk to transmit a copy of the resolution to State Representative Carey Hamilton for distribution.

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