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Resolution to Honor 2019 State Teacher of the Year Robert Hand

Resolution to Honor 2019 State Teacher of the Year Robert Hand

In honor of Robert Hand, Washington’s 2019 Teacher of the Year;

whereas, Mr. Hand teaches Family and Consumer Sciences at Mount Vernon High School and has taught Beginning Foods, Life After High School, Careers in Education, Nutrition, and Leadership;

whereas, he was instrumental in helping to develop an online curriculum for the Recruiting Washington Teachers program for the Professional Educator Standards Board;

whereas, his dedication to diversifying the educator workforce is evident to all;

whereas, he served as the advisor for the Social Justice Club as well as the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA);

whereas, Mr. Hand serves in numerous leadership roles including: participating on the School Engagement and Culture Committee as well as the District Equity Team in Mount Vernon;

whereas, he has taken students to national competitions where they have earned top honors for projects such as Nutrition and Wellness, Recycle and Redesign, and Advocacy;

whereas, he can be seen at his school between classes greeting students with a smile or a unique handshake he shares with them, to ensure each student feels known and appreciated;

whereas, Mr. Hand helps each of his students realize their full potential and develop the skills they need to be successful in high school and beyond;

therefore, be it resolved that the Washington State Board of Education honors the outstanding work of Mr. Hand and other exemplary educators who remain dedicated to our most important endeavor: preparing all students for civic engagement, careers, postsecondary education, and lifelong learning.