HR234: Commending Lauren Holthaus, Ph.D.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 234

Offered March 10, 2022
Commending Lauren Holthaus, Ph.D.
Patron-- Bennett-Parker

WHEREAS, Lauren Holthaus, Ph.D., assistant principal at the Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology in Alexandria, received the National Outstanding Assistant Principal Award from the Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals; and

WHEREAS, Lauren Holthaus was recognized with this honor for demonstrating exceptional leadership, earning respect from students, colleagues, parents, and the community at large, and setting high expectations for her staff and students; and

WHEREAS, in preparation for her career as an educator, Lauren Holthaus earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a master’s degree from Stanford University, and doctorate of education at Vanderbilt University; and

WHEREAS, Lauren Holthaus has had a distinguished career in education as a former classroom teacher, reading teacher, and school improvement specialist, serving students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, and was previously a member of the Alexandria City Public Schools’ Department of Accountability; and

WHEREAS, Lauren Holthaus joined the Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology as assistant principal at the beginning of the 2018–19 school year and has contributed greatly to the success of students and staff ever since; and

WHEREAS, Lauren Holthaus is motivated in her work by the opportunity to collaboratively solve problems that will lead her students and staff to achieve their dreams and enjoy bright and fulfilling lives; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Lauren Holthaus, Ph.D., hereby be commended for receiving the National Outstanding Assistant Principal Award from the Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Lauren Holthaus, Ph.D., as an expression of the House of Delegates’ admiration for her achievement and service to the Commonwealth.