South Carolina H 4497: Teacher of the Year-Cielo Holt - Gilbert High School Teacher of the Year

Status: Introduced and adopted (as of 2025-05-06)

State: South Carolina · Session: 2025-2026 · Bill: H 4497

Sponsors: Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, B. Newton, B.J. Cox, B.L. Cox, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, C. Mitchell, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn

Bill Text

2025-2026 Bill 4497 Text of Previous Version (May. 06, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4497

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE CIELO HOLT UPON BEING NAMED THE 
2025-2026 GILBERT HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR, TO EXPRESS GRATITUDE FOR HER 
DEDICATED SERVICE TO STUDENTS, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS IN HER 
EDUCATIONAL CAREER. 

Whereas, it is a great 
pleasure to learn that Cielo Holt has been selected 2025-2026 Teacher of the 
Year for Gilbert High School, a distinction that recognizes her commitment to 
excellence in education and her profound impact on the lives of students; and

Whereas, each school's Teacher 
of the Year undergoes rigorous screening and assessment in order to be selected 
as the school's top teacher. This individual exemplifies the qualities of 
leadership, dedication, and professionalism, and serves as both a role model 
and mentor to colleagues; and

Whereas, Cielo Holt holds 
a bachelor's degree in education with concentrations in Spanish, English, and 
French, as well as a master's in teaching English speakers other languages 
(TESOL), awarded with merit. In 2024, she achieved national board certification 
in world languages/early adolescence through young adulthood; and

Whereas, with a decade of 
experience in education, including four years at Gilbert High School in 
Lexington One, Cielo Holt consistently demonstrates her ability to positively 
influence students, foster inclusive learning environments, and contribute 
meaningfully to her school and community; and

Whereas, she is 
passionate about cultivating strong relationships, embracing cultural diversity 
and teaching with purpose, qualities that exemplify the very best in the 
teaching profession. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate 
Cielo Holt upon being named the 2025-2026 Gilbert High School Teacher of the 
Year, express gratitude for her dedicated service to students, and wish her 
continued success in her educational career.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Cielo Holt.

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