[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 45 (Thursday, April 21, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: April 21, 1994]
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     IN HONOR OF SANDRA McBRAYER, 1994 NATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Sandra 
McBrayer of San Diego, the 1994 National Teacher of the Year. She was 
selected for this award by the Council of Chief State School Officers 
and the Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. from among the 2.5 million 
elementary and secondary school teachers in the country, and I wish to 
share her remarkable story with my colleagues.
  Sandra McBrayer has demonstrated that one dedicated teacher can make 
a difference in the lives of children. In 1988, she founded the 
Homeless Outreach School in San Diego to help homeless children escape 
the harsh realities of street life. Through her devotion and caring, 
she has given hope to hundreds of children who had nobody to care for 
them. She brings children in off the streets, nurtures them, and 
instills in them the knowledge that they are not forgotten children, 
but can succeed in today's society.
  As the head teacher at ``Sandy's Place,'' Sandra McBrayer does more 
than just open children's eyes to books and academic achievement. She 
also offers them a meal, clothes, and acceptance. Her philosophy is 
that every child can learn, succeed, and become productive members of 
society. No child is without hope or promise.
  The Homeless Outreach School serves 70-90 children on any given day 
and reaches 300-400 homeless children each year. There are about 40 
graduates of the school, and 25 are now enrolled in college. It is a 
true success story and a testament to Sandra McBrayer's dedication and 
hard work. As a result of this award, Sandra McBrayer will now have the 
opportunity to share her message and experience with teachers around 
the country. All of us have a lot to learn from Sandra McBrayer.
  As Sandra McBrayer knows, our children, the foundation of our Nation, 
are too important to ignore. Every child has the right to an education. 
Every child has the right to a future. I am proud to honor Sandra 
McBrayer as the national Teacher of the Year and hope my colleagues 
will join me in extending our congratulations and thanks.

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