Honor Top Science Teacher

Senate Resolution No. 782 BY: Senator METZGER COMMENDING Jeanine Hall upon the occasion of being selected as the 2019 Biomedical Science Teacher of the Year by Project Lead the Way (PLTW) WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the significant accomplishments in the distinguished careers of those outstanding educational leaders, whose dedication and achievements have been instrumental in developing character and academic excellence in the young people of New York State; and WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled; its history and stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its educational professionals and the students they inspire; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Jeanine Hall upon the occasion of being selected as the 2019 Biomedical Science Teacher of the Year by Project Lead the Way (PLTW), a non-profit organization which has developed a project-based approach to STEM education curricula for Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade students; and WHEREAS, Jeanine Hall is receiving this prestigious award for her steadfast and unremitting commitment to her students and school leadership, as well as her meaningful involvement in the program; and WHEREAS, In addition to being named the 2019 Biomedical Science Teacher of the Year, Jeanine Hall was the recipient of an Outstanding Teacher Award during last month's ceremony at the PLTW Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana; and WHEREAS, Jeanine Hall began her distinguished career as a biology teacher at Middletown High School; a Master Teacher certified to teach all four of the biomedical curricula, she has taught the biomedical science curriculum at Hendrick Hudson High School in Westchester County for the last 11 years; and WHEREAS, The future success of our State and Nation is dependent upon individuals such as Jeanine Hall, who dedicate their lives as educators, nurturing our most precious resource, our youth; and WHEREAS, Educators like Jeanine Hall provide a tremendous service to the future of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of young people in their educational journeys and ensuring their success in their future years; and WHEREAS, A significant contributor to education in New York State, Jeanine Hall clearly has an enduring impact on the youth of Hendrick Hudson High School, as well as on the community-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for her impressive dedication to others; and WHEREAS, Throughout her career thus far, Jeanine Hall has brought an uncompromising standard of excellence to her work and a warm sense of caring and concern to every young person she educates; and WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts of those individuals who work to support our proud tradition of public education by providing their skills and talents to our schools; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Jeanine Hall upon the occasion of being selected as the 2019 Biomedical Science Teacher of the Year by Project Lead the Way (PLTW); and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jeanine Hall.