[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 72 (Wednesday, May 3, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E945]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


           CONGRATULATING CHERYL STEVENS, HONOR ROLL TEACHER

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                            HON. KEN BENTSEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 3, 1995
  Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Cheryl D. 
Stevens, of Roberts Elementary School in Houston. TX. Ms. Stevens has 
been named by the Association of Science-Technology Centers to its 1995 
Honor Roll of Teachers.
  The Children's Museum of Houston, which nominated Ms. Stevens for the 
honor roll, recognized her remarkable dedication to the world of 
science and teaching, Ms. Stevens excels in both at Roberts Elementary, 
where she teaches science to kindergarten through fifth graders. She 
and her students are participants in Science-by-Mail, a pen pal program 
designed to match fourth through ninth graders with scientists around 
the country. Over 20,000 kids and 20,000 teachers are involved in 
Science-by-Mail. In addition to Science-by-Mail's regular pen pal 
program, Ms. Stevens and her classes have participated in a special 
Science-by-Mail teleconference, Teltrain XI, a video town meeting 
televised around the country for scientists and students.
  Ms. Stevens is also active in the Annual Meet Your Scientist Day, 
which will take place this year on Saturday, May 6, 1995. Over 300 
school children will meet with scientists to learn more about the world 
of science and technology. This year, Ms. Stevens will be honored for 
her recognition as one of ASTC's honor roll teachers for 1995.
  Ms. Stevens is a member of the Magic School Bus Advisory Committee, 
sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the Children's Museum 
of Houston. She also works actively on the Science and Technology 
Committee and the Building Blocks for a Healthy Classroom Conference at 
the museum.
  Only 43 teachers were named to the 10th annual ASTC's honor roll. 
Each teacher has gone beyond the normal requirements of their school 
curriculum by using the resources of their local science center to 
inspire, educate, and stimulate students' interest in science and 
technology. I salute Ms. Stevens on her accomplishments and especially 
for her commitment to teaching. She is an outstanding role model for 
Houston's teachers and students. Her placement on ASTC's Honor Roll of 
Teachers is well-deserved.


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