[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 137 (Monday, October 6, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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    TRIBUTE TO SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR, CHRISTINE FISHER

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 6, 1997

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to South 
Carolina's Teacher of the Year, Christine Fisher. Mrs. Fisher is a 
constituent of mine, and a seventh and eighth grade band teacher at 
Southside Middle School in Florence, SC. She is in Washington DC, 
October 6-8 for the fifth annual National Teacher Forum.
  This week, teachers across the Nation are being recognized for their 
leadership as well as excellence in teaching by participating in the 
National Teacher Forum. The forum is designed to tap the knowledge, 
experience, and insight that these teachers have gained with regard to 
Federal education programs and policies.
  Mrs. Fisher has been a teacher for 21 years; 12 of which she has 
taught at Southside Middle School. Under her leadership, the Southside 
bands have been awarded outstanding performance awards for 12 straight 
years. Mrs. Fisher has also been the recipient of numerous awards 
including the Florence District One Teacher of the Year, Time Warner 
Cable Star Teacher, Lead Music Teacher at the Curriculum Leadership in 
the Arts, Outstanding Junior High Band Director of the eastern district 
of South Carolina, and Teacher of the Year at two schools during her 
teaching career. She has also been a guest conductor and clinician for 
the Berkeley County Honors Band, the Eastern District Honors Band and 
the Spartanburg County Honors Band. In addition to her musical 
experience, Mrs. Fisher has also helped in writing, and has received, 
numerous grants for music education and technology. Mrs. Fisher also 
has been a guest speaker for numerous music seminars, including 
university level classes. Aside from her mainstream curriculum, she 
also has a great interest and knowledge in music for the learning 
disabled student.
  Throughout her 21 year tenure, Mrs. Fisher has taught music in 
schools through the Pee Dee area of the sixth congressional district. 
She is also a Member of the National Education Association, South 
Carolina Education Association, Music Educators National Conference, 
South Carolina Music Educators Association, and the South Carolina Band 
Directors Association.
  Mr. Speaker, I know Mrs. Fisher will be an excellent resource for the 
National Teachers Forum, and I ask that you join me in saluting her as 
South Carolina's Teacher of the Year.

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