HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 11142006 - PR.3 IN THE MATTER OF RECOGNIZING RESOLUTION NO. 2006/699
PATRICIA A. CAROTHERS AS AN
OUTSTANDING CONTRA COSTA TEACHER
WHEREAS, Patricia Carothers educates students at Monte Vista High School through a hands-on, active
science curriculurn; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Carothers inspires students to tivnk:utside the DOX in scientific experiments; and
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WHEREAS, Patricia Carothers,in°thepast, has conducted research""in South America'and Africa to gain a
better perspecrive,,on-science beyond classroom walls, and _
WHEREAS,,.Patricia Carothers has led groups of dedicated biology students on tripstoCosta Rica to
experience first hand.the applications of biology; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Carothers has endless enthusiasm�for-he!pin-g students understand science, an,,.,,
WHEREAS Patricia Carothers is involved with
numerous corrit7iunity outieacl protects, such as
providing clean water,puinps foi,a village in Zimbabwe and creating awarenessfor the
environ
ment; and
WHEREAS,Patricia Garo.thers developed the Science Alliance,and Sciei ce,Fait 101 progtaiYis designed,
o.help-students of all.grade levels createa:strong,.depth of'understanding af'scierice; and' "
WHEREAS,Patricia=Carothers is,meiitor to many other teachers.and has assisted new teachers on the .t
challenges of,providing.an,ade uate education for adolescents;andAlz
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WHEREAS Patricia-Car
others has a optirYistic attitude"that respires sttidents`,to gain greater knowledge
of science; and _
WHEREAS Patricia, '
Carothers can constanfly be seen wtth-an infectious siYiile anlal. that
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motivates students to'contirrue learning. =
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT-RESOLVED that the ContraCosta`County Board;,of Supervisors
recognizes Patricia A. Carothers as an outstanding Contra Costa 50nb ty teacher of the year.
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,v JOHN„GIOLA
Chair
District I Supervisor
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GAYLE . UILKEMA MARY N. PIEPHO
District II Supervisor District III Supervisor
ABSENT
MARK DeSAULNIER �` FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and
entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown:
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" ATTESTED:
JOHN CULLEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County
Administrator
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