[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 113 (Wednesday, August 4, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1740-E1741]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             JUDITH TAYLOR

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                          HON. HEATHER WILSON

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 4, 1999

  Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, I wish to bring to your attention the 
outstanding work of Judith Taylor.

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  Judith Taylor teaches mathematics at Inez Elementary School in 
Albuquerque, New Mexico, in my district. Recently, she received the 
National Science Foundation 1998 Presidential Award for Excellence in 
Mathematics and Science Teaching. The award honors 208 teachers from 
around the country whose work makes them role models for other 
educators to emulate.
  Ms. Taylor's unique philosophy and creative approach to teaching math 
has touched the lives of many students and impressed the judges of the 
contest. She believes most students' fears about math manifest 
themselves early because students are uncomfortable with common 
teaching methods. Rather than forcing her students to memorize rules, 
Taylor teaches them to look for patterns in mathematics.
  I am certain most adults can remember a teacher from their school 
days who was a positive influence not only in their school work, but 
also in their lives. I thank her for being a positive influence to the 
students in the first district.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that we recognize and thank Judith Taylor for her 
hard work and dedication in teaching mathematics.

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