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2023 SESSION


HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 452
Commending Cheryl Sanavaitis.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 24, 2023

 

WHEREAS, Cheryl Sanavaitis, a kindergarten teacher at Laurel Hill Elementary School in Lorton, was named the Fairfax County Public Schools Region 4 Outstanding Elementary Teacher in 2022; and

WHEREAS, Laurel Hill Elementary School prepares its students to be confident, respectful, contributing citizens who create direction for their learning, think critically, work together, and problem solve to acquire knowledge and skills for the 21st century; and

WHEREAS, Laurel Hill Elementary School engages and challenges its students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens; builds collaborative and respectful relationships with its students, staff, and families; uses best practices to ensure optimal student learning; and refines its teaching and learning through teamwork and professional development; and

WHEREAS, Cheryl Sanavaitis cultivates a learning environment in her classroom that challenges and engages her students and encourages them to make new discoveries and to grow to love learning; and

WHEREAS, Cheryl Sanavaitis is a loving, nurturing, and dedicated teacher who instills ownership of learning in her students; and

WHEREAS, Cheryl Sanavaitis’ greatest attributes as a teacher are her eagerness to include and guide every child forward, her creativity, and her genuine care for her students; and

WHEREAS, a lifelong learner in her own right, Cheryl Sanavaitis is always searching for new ideas and strategies to help her students grow; and

WHEREAS, Cheryl Sanavaitis builds relationships with her students so that they know she cares about their well-being, that they are safe, and that they can trust her, motivating them to become risk-takers and active participants in a classroom community of dedicated learners; and

WHEREAS, Cheryl Sanavaitis’ recent recognition is a testament to her unwavering commitment to the students, staff, and families of Laurel Hill Elementary School; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Cheryl Sanavaitis hereby be commended for being named the Fairfax County Public Schools 2022 Region 4 Outstanding Elementary Teacher; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Cheryl Sanavaitis as an expression of the House of Delegates’ admiration for her contributions to the Commonwealth.