[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 63 (Friday, May 19, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E792]
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                      HONORING SANDRA ELLEN BARRY

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 19, 2000

  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize a superb educator in my 
district. In July, Sandra Ellen Barry will become the superintendent of 
the Anaheim City School District.
  The district's current superintendent, Dr. Roberta Thompson, leaves 
the district this summer after many years of service. Sandy Barry will 
take her place.
  And no one is better qualified to lead the district's 21,000 students 
and 1,900 employees, in 22 elementary schools. Ms. Barry comes with an 
extensive educational background.
  She has served as the deputy superintendent for three years, a role 
in which she has prepared for her new position. She comes to the job 
equipped with the many challenges she will undoubtedly face.
  But Sandy's experience is not limited to one district. She has served 
Orange County schools, children and families well through her work in 
many capacities. She came to her administrative career only after a 
decade of teaching, working with children from the ages of 7 to 14.
  The Anaheim City School District will miss Superintendent Thompson. 
But I know that I join the community and her colleagues when I say that 
Sandy Barry is equal to the task.

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