Mike Cloud: “Today, I rise to congratulate Mrs. Stacie Konvicka, who was this year's recipient of the Educator of the Year Award from…”

“Today, I rise to congratulate Mrs. Stacie Konvicka, who was this year's recipient of the Educator of the Year Award from the Wharton County Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. This award is given to a teacher who exemplifies professionalism, dedication, leadership, and enthusiasm. Mrs. Konvicka is a fourth grade math and science teacher at Wharton Elementary School. Having been a teacher for 22 years, she has learned the value of going above and beyond for her students in the classroom. Wharton Elementary School is a title I campus, which means over 90 percent of the students come from economically disadvantaged homes. Mrs. Konvicka invests so much into her students. At the end of the day, she wants to ensure that they feel cared for. Many have benefited from her high-quality instruction as they are pushed to do their best. American ragtime composer Scott Hayden once said: ``Teachers have three loves: the love of learning, the love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two loves together.'' Mrs. Stacie Konvicka has these three loves, and we, as south Texans, are thankful for her service in lovingly shaping the minds of future generations. Remembering Marie Jordan Speer”