HR0161 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY


  

 


 
HR0161LRB103 31602 LAW 59898 r

1
HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to recognize and congratulate Monica
4Maxey on being named to the 2023 Curriculum Associates Class
5of Extraordinary Educators; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Monica Maxey, a special education teacher at
7Summersville Grade School in Mount Vernon for the past 24
8years, has made an outstanding professional effort towards
9improving the education and the lives of students in her
10classroom, and she has served as an advocate for equitable
11education to be available to and attainable for all children;
12and
 
13    WHEREAS, In the classroom, Monica Maxey engages in
14applying best practices while integrating technology and new
15techniques to increase independence in learning; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Monica Maxey is one of 30 educators from 22
17states selected for exhibiting best-in-class use of I-Ready to
18illustrate the growth and achievement of students; and
 
19    WHEREAS, Monica Maxey was selected for demonstrating
20innovation and engagement practices for students and for being
21an evangelist for high expectations and student achievement;

 

 

HR0161- 2 -LRB103 31602 LAW 59898 r

1and
 
2    WHEREAS, In honor of her efforts, Monica Maxey was
3recently named to Curriculum Associates' 2023 Class of
4Extraordinary Educators and joins 110 additional educators
5from across the country in receiving this recognition; she was
6described as a true "rock star" by Curriculum Associates Vice
7President Emily McCann for her amazing work in the classroom;
8and
 
9    WHEREAS, Through this honor, Monica Maxey will be given
10the opportunity for ongoing professional learning and
11networking opportunities to help her continue to develop her
12expertise; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Monica Maxey was born and raised in Mt. Vernon;
14she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Southern
15Illinois University and her Master of Science in Academic
16Leadership from McKendree University; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Monica Maxey is the wife of Scott Maxey, and they
18have two children, Damon and Emma; her interests include
19spending time with family, travel, gardening, and photography;
20therefore, be it
 
21    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE

 

 

HR0161- 3 -LRB103 31602 LAW 59898 r

1HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
2we recognize Summersville Grade School Special Education
3Teacher Monica Maxey for her extraordinary efforts in and out
4of the classroom; and be it further
 
5    RESOLVED, That we congratulate Monica Maxey for being
6named to the 2023 Curriculum Associates Class of Extraordinary
7Educators; and be it further
 
8    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
9presented to Monica Maxey as a symbol of our esteem and
10respect.