Rep. Veasey to Present Award to Local Fort Worth Teacher
Poly High School Teacher, Graham Sharpe, Awarded with the 2013 Humanities Texas Award for Outstanding Early-Career Teaching
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) will present Poly U.S. history teacher and "A Teach for America" corps member, Graham Sharpe, with the 2013 Humanities Texas Award for Outstanding Early-Career. Out of hundreds of nominations from across the Lone Star state, Mr. Sharpe was one of three teachers selected for the prestigious honor.
As a strong advocate for advancing education in the Metroplex, Congressman Veasey will have the honor of presenting Graham Sharpe with the prestigious recognition. "I have always believed that education is not only a pathway to opportunities, but an imperative step to success. As a former substitute teacher of Poly High School, I recognize the impact teachers have in molding the minds of our future. Teachers like Graham deserve recognition for leading and developing students to achieve their greatest potential."
The 2013 Humanities Texas Award for Outstanding Early-Career recognizes exemplary contributions of early-career humanities teachers who have completed three or fewer years of teaching. Two teachers will be selected to receive this $5,000 cash award, with an additional $500 for their schools to purchase humanities-based instructional materials.
Release Date: Friday, November 8, 2013
Contact: Jessica Coscia, 202-225-9897, Jessica.Coscia@mail.house.gov