Senate Resolution No. 249 honors Emily Ramirez, a distinguished educator from Lake Highlands High School in the Richardson Independent School District, for being named the 2025 International Educator of the Year by the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. This prestigious award recognizes educators who significantly enhance their students' understanding of global affairs and promote international learning opportunities. With 13 years of teaching experience, Ms. Ramirez currently instructs AP World History and Mexican American Studies, and she has made substantial contributions to her school community, including co-creating the Global Awareness Speaker Series and organizing various supply drives and disaster relief initiatives.

The resolution highlights Ms. Ramirez's impressive qualifications, including her bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Oklahoma and a certificate in nonprofit management from Dallas College. Her dedication to fostering global citizenship and leadership skills among her students has led to numerous accolades, including being named Teacher of the Year for her campus in 2022 and receiving a WACDFW travel fellowship to Morocco in 2019. The Texas Senate commends her for her impactful work and extends best wishes for her future endeavors, with an official copy of the resolution to be prepared in her honor.