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.