A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR Kelly Hartley, the school nurse and a TEACHER AT Swansea High School IN Lexington SCHOOL DISTRICT Four, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER FOR BEING NAMED THE SCHOOL'S TEACHER OF THE YEAR.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that Kelly Hartley has been named the Teacher of the Year at Swansea High School in Lexington School District Four; and

Whereas, to showcase outstanding educators who exemplify the ideals of the educational profession and whose efforts and example inspire others, the Teacher of the Year Program of Lexington School District Four recognizes teachers who display exemplary leadership and excellence in teaching; and

Whereas, a native of Salley, Ms. Hartley earned a degree as a registered nurse at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College and served in obstetrics and gynecology at Lexington Medical Center before joining Swansea High School as the school nurse, where she has served for eight years; and

Whereas, wanting to become a teacher to nursing students, Ms. Hartley was easily persuaded to teach health science, but the opportunity to teach high school seniors medical terminology and career preparation as dual classes for acceptance at Midlands Technical College was a delight; and

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives values the work of dedicated educators in the Palmetto State, who help our youth to become productive citizens, especially teachers like Kelly Hartley, whose outstanding service has been honored by her fellow teachers.  Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor Kelly Hartley, the school nurse and a teacher at Swansea High School in Lexington School District Four, and congratulate her for being named the school's Teacher of the Year.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Kelly Hartley.

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