RESOLUTION NO. RS2008-255

A resolution recognizing and congratulating Caroline Bartlett, on being chosen the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools 2008-2009 “Teacher of the Year” for Una Elementary.

WHEREAS, Caroline Bartlett, educator at Una Elementary, has devoted her career to providing the highest quality education for Tennessee’s students and is well deserving of this recognition; and

WHEREAS, Caroline Bartlett was selected by her colleagues as “Teacher of the Year” at Una Elementary, an honor most befitting her outstanding tenure as a teacher as it recognizes the positive influence she has on so many young lives; and

WHEREAS, she received her bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University; and

WHEREAS, she has served with distinction as the Visual Art Teacher with Una Elementary since 2002; and

WHEREAS, Caroline Bartlett brings enthusiasm and energy to her students, has an excellent repertoire of teaching strategies, creativity, innovation, and vision that has brought invaluable assets to not only the classroom but to Una Elementary; and

WHEREAS, a dedicated and passionate educator, Caroline Bartlett gives of herself outside the classroom in numerous capacities including serving on a number of professional organizations including Metro Nashville Education Association, Tennessee Education Association, National Education Association and the Nashville Institute for Visual Arts Education; and

WHEREAS, no stranger to accolades, Caroline Bartlett is the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions for her many outstanding accomplishments in the field of art; and

WHEREAS, Caroline Bartlett is an extremely talented and compassionate educator who works assiduously to motivate her students to reach their full potential, both as scholars and as citizens; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognizes and congratulate, Caroline Bartlett on being named the 2008-2009 “Teacher of the Year” for Una Elementary and commend her for her exceptional service to her students, and saluting her professional expertise while wishing her all the best.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. The Metropolitan Council hereby goes on record as recognizing and congratulating Caroline Bartlett, on being chosen the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools 2008-2009 “Teacher of the Year” for Una Elementary.

Section 2. The Metropolitan Council Office is directed to prepare a copy of this Resolution to be presented to Mrs. Caroline Bartlett, Visual Art Teacher at Una Elementary.

Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Vivian Wilhoite