Commendation Tania L. Harmon - Selected the 2009 Indiana Teacher of the Year

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Resolution No. 3 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ g A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PUBLICLY COMMENDING TANIA L. HARMAN OF THE WARREN PRIMARY CENTER FOR BEING SELECTED THE 2009 INDIANA TEACHER OF THE YEAR ~~l~~e~, the South Bend Common Council is especially proud to recognize Tania L. Harman, for being selected as the 2008 Teacher of the Year by the South Bend Community School Corporation on April 15, 2008; and "~6~e~, Tania L. Harman is a bilingual grade one and two teacher at Warren Primary Center; is in her 20`~ year of teaching in the South Bend Community School Corporation, having previously taught at Kennedy, Monroe, Lafayette and Wilson before coming to Warren Primary Center; and `'~l~eaa, the South Bend Common Council notes that the Indiana Department of Education annually conducts an Indiana Teacher of the Year Program which honors the "outstanding classroom teacher across the state" who is "exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled"; who inspires students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn; has the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues; plays an active•and useful role in the community as well as in the school; and is "poised, articulate, and possesses the energy to withstand a taxing schedule"; and "~l~a, on September 22, 2008, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Suellen Reed, named Tania L. Harman the 2009 Indiana Teacher of the Year from the 63 public and nonpublic educators who were nominated by local school superintendents from across the state of Indiana for this coveted honor, and Tania L. Harman will be honored at a dinner at the Hilton Indianapolis North on November 5`"; and "~t~Xe..~, the South Bend Common Council believes that Tania L. Harman truly represents education excellence at its best with Tania L. Harman being known for adjusting her teaching style to meet the needs of each of her students, and especially those who are unfamiliar with the English language. Ms. Harman noted that: "They came to this country seeking a better way of life, and I hold the key to that door ...Knowing my students is a powerful way to get to the heart of a lesson for each individual ". ~o•u, eT~e, Ge ctxeaaGued, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly commends and congratulates Tania L. Harman, a bilingual grade one and two teacher at Warren Primary Center for being named the 2009 Indiana Teacher of the Year by the Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction, which is the highest of all teaching honors in the State of Indiana. Section II The Council wishes Tania L. Harman continued success as an outstanding teacher in the South Bend Community School Corporation, and hopes that she will continue to add to her many honors the 2009 National Teacher of the Year Award which will be announced in April of 2009 in Washington, D.C. shall be in full force and effect from Council and • _ _..r- O er J. I~avis~ /District ~~ Timothy e, urge ., ~ .. Al " ddy" Kirsits, Largp ,~ Kar n L. WhitC ey~Larg `" /~ ~~ ~~ Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Attorney ~~ hn oorde, City Clerk ~~u~d ~ Z~~'-.~ ~ ~, ,2008 ~~ Stephen J. L e e, Mayor ~lir. 1.Jav1a v arner, J L1sn1Ci