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To recognize Jennifer La Place for being named the 2019 Teacher of the Year from State Board of Education District 6
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WHEREAS, Jennifer La Place has been selected by the Ohio State Board of Education as the 2019 Teacher of the Year from State Board of Education District 6 for her outstanding work teaching world history, humanities, and advanced government courses at Centennial High School; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer La Place earned degrees in Political Science and History from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Comprehensive Social Studies from Ohio Dominican University and regularly participates in state and national education conferences and seminars; and
WHEREAS, as part of her dedication to meeting the needs of all students, Jennifer La Place utilizes technology to advance learning by analyzing data and individualizing her teaching for each student while encouraging participation in state and national programs like YMCA Youth in Government; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to improve the academic experience of struggling students, Jennifer La Place helped organize “The Freshmen Team” at Centennial High School to mentor students who are at risk academically; and
WHEREAS, with 20 years of teaching experience, Jennifer La Place brings a tremendous amount of knowledge and expertise to her classrooms that continue to positively influence the learning experiences and lives of her students; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize Jennifer La Place for being named the 2019 Teacher of the Year from State Board of Education District 6.