[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 60 (Monday, April 5, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E345]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DR. KALANYA MOORE

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 5, 2021

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable individual, Dr. Kalanya Moore.
  Kalanya Moore serves as Assistant Professor and Director of Field 
Experiences and Clinical Practices and School District Partnership 
Liaison for the Teacher Education Council Departmental Governing Board 
in the Teacher Education Department at Mississippi Valley State 
University. She collaborates with District Superintendents, District 
and Building-Level Administration, Cooperating Teachers, and MVSU 
University Content Area Supervising Educators in the Elementary and 
Secondary Area Departments to develop and maintain relationships that 
lead to quality field experiences for Teacher Candidates at both the 
undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Moore has also served as Teacher 
Education Department Acting Chair and Coordinator of the Master of Arts 
in Teaching (Certification) Program.
  She monitors the adherence of the MVSU Education Preparation Program 
to the Mississippi Department of Education certification guidelines for 
field experiences, student teaching, and graduate internships. Prior to 
joining higher education full-time, she obtained 15 years of P-12 
experience. Her work experiences include Pre-Kindergarten and 
Kindergarten teacher, District Instructional Curriculum Coach (K-6), 
Adjunct Professor of On-Ground and Online Universities, Child 
Development Center Director, and Educational Consultant to HBCU Master 
of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Graduate programs within the Southern Region.
  Additionally, she serves as a Professional Development Specialist 
(PDS) for the Council for Professional Recognition-Child Development 
Associate (CDA) and Consultant to MS Head Start Agencies, Preschool 
Programs, and School District Career and Technical Education (CTE) 
programs in the state.
  Her Spiritual Mantra derives from Galatians 6:9--Let us not become 
weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not; 
and II Corinthians 5:7--For we walk by faith, not by sight. Her life's 
most pivotal role is being wife of Mr. Reginald Moore of Greenwood, MS, 
and the mother of Reginald II and Jordan Moore.
  Dr. Moore serves as a mentor, advocate and ``voice'' to student 
education candidates, early career educators and those seeking guidance 
into the education profession.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Dr. 
Kalanya Moore for her dedication to education and commitment to our 
community.

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