Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 Proclamation v2

             P R O C L A M AT I O N
              P R O C L A M AT I O N
                               Teacher Appreciation Week 2024
WHEREAS:     Teachers bring powerful learning experiences to students through innovative, engaging, and
             personalized approaches to teaching and learning that challenge and inspire students; and

WHEREAS:     Teachers play a crucial role in the development of a diverse student population and must
             continually adapt to meet the ever-changing needs of our students throughout their
             educational experiences; and

WHEREAS:     Teachers spend countless hours preparing lessons, evaluating student progress,
             collaborating to improve student learning, and serving as pillars in our communities; and

WHEREAS:     Teachers help students explore their talents, pursue their passions and interests, and provide
             the support necessary to help them lead successful and fulfilling lives; and

WHEREAS:     Teachers fill many roles, as listeners, explorers, role models, motivators and mentors; and

WHEREAS:     Teachers continue to influence us long after our school days are only memories by instilling a
             love of learning and a lifetime commitment to seeking new knowledge; and

WHEREAS:     Our community recognizes and supports its teachers in educating the children in DeKalb
             County.
THEREFORE:   The DeKalb County Board of Education does hereby proclaim May 6-10, 2024, to be
             Teacher Appreciation Week.

             Be it further resolved that the DeKalb County Board of Education strongly encourages all
             members of our community to personally express appreciation to our teachers for their
             dedication and devotion to their work.

             It is so proclaimed, and in official recognition whereof, we hereby affix our signatures, this 6th
             day of May 2024.




                                        Mr. Diijon DaCosta Sr.                                     Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce
                                      Mrs. Vickie
                                       DeKalb     B.School
                                              County Turner,     Chair
                                                           District                                DeKalb CountyDaCosta,
                                                                                                   Mr. Diijon                 Vice Chair
                                                                                                                 School District
                                               Board Chair                                              Board Vice Chair




                                                             Mrs. Cheryl Watson-Harris, Superintendent
                                                                    Dr.
                                                                     Dr.Devon
                                                                         DevonQ.Horton
                                                                                 Horton
                                                                   DeKalb County School District
                                                                         Superintendent