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This resolution commends Carmen Smith, who has been teaching advanced content math to second through fourth-grade students at Sugar Hill Elementary School in Gwinnett County for 18 years and has a total of 29 years of teaching experience. Recognized as the school's Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025, Smith is praised for her innovative teaching methods that encourage students to think critically, engage with real-life applications, and view learning as a lifelong process. The resolution highlights her dedication to empowering students by teaching them to question, provoke, and challenge information presented to them. The purpose of the Teacher of the Year award is to honor educators who make exceptional differences in students' lives and inspire their peers, ultimately contributing to the development of an educated and vibrant community. The Senate formally commends Smith for her remarkable contributions to education and wishes her continued success, with the Secretary of the Senate directed to provide her with an official copy of the resolution.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70274