HJR175 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Wes AllenSecretary

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Taylor, Joanna, commended

Summary

The Alabama Legislature commends Dr. Joanna Taylor for being named the 2019-2020 National Outstanding Assistant Principal for Alabama.

What This Bill Does

This House Joint Resolution honors Dr. Joanna Taylor, the assistant principal at Troy Elementary School, for receiving the National Outstanding Assistant Principal Award. It acknowledges her years of service, advanced degrees, and leadership practices that focus on data-driven instruction, stakeholder input, and mentoring teachers. The resolution is ceremonial and does not create new laws or funding.

Who It Affects

• Dr. Joanna Taylor – receives formal public commendation from the Alabama Legislature for her national award.
• Troy Elementary School and the Troy City School System – recognized for having an administrator who earned a national honor, reflecting on the school community.

Key Provisions

• Commends and congratulates Dr. Joanna Taylor on being named the 2019-2020 National Outstanding Assistant Principal for Alabama by the National Association of Elementary School Principals and the Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators.
• Note her educational background and leadership roles: 18 years in Alabama education, 7 years as assistant principal at Troy Elementary School, and degrees including a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, a Master's in Gifted Education, a Master's in Educational Leadership, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership.
• Recognizes her leadership contributions such as using stakeholder feedback to shape scheduling, focusing on student data to measure instructional impact, mentoring teachers, and allocating time for conferences.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory