A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR raheem robinson and congratulate him upon being chosen as an Extraordinary Educator by Curriculum Associates.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to learn that Curriculum Associates has named Raheem Robinson to its nationwide 2023 class of Extraordinary Educators; and

 

Whereas, the Extraordinary Educators award recognizes educators who exhibit standout use of i-Ready online assessment and instruction and who illustrate growth and achievement via formal assessments, demonstrate innovation and engagement practices for students, are evangelists for high standards and student achievement, and have been teaching for at least two years; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Robinson received both his undergraduate degree in middle-level education and his graduate degree in leadership education from Coastal Carolina University; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Robinson is a seventh-grade mathematics teacher at Whittemore Park Middle School in Conway. He has been teaching for four years and is loved by the faculty, staff, and students; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Robinson oversees the tutoring program and the Distinguished Gentlemen Club at Whittemore Park Middle School. He also assists with sporting events hosted by the school; and

 

Whereas, along with his work in Horry County schools, Mr. Robinson plays the keyboard and organ at his church and for the Coastal Inspirational Ambassadors gospel choir at Coastal Carolina University. Mr. Robinson is an ordained minister, and this affords him the opportunity to speak at a variety of events and meetings; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Robinson believes that every teacher's job is to harness uncultivated learning power and help each student uncover their personal potential; and

 

Whereas, founded in 1969, Curriculum Associates, LLC, designs research-based print and online instructional materials, screens and assessments, and data management tools. Today, the company's programs are used in three-quarters of the state's school districts; and

 

Whereas, the annual program celebrates and connects exemplary teachers from around the country. This year's recipients are among thirty teachers from twenty-two states chosen for this honor; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Robinson will have access to a network of peers across the country with whom he can collaborate and connect and from whom he can learn throughout 2023. He will also receive unique professional development opportunities from Curriculum Associates. Along with other honorees, he will be invited to participate and present at the Extraordinary Educators Leadership Summit, as well as other professional learning events throughout the year; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment that Mr. Robinson has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor Raheem Robinson and congratulate him upon being chosen as an Extraordinary Educator by Curriculum Associates.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Raheem Robinson.

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