[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 135 (Wednesday, October 25, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1906]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          BEVERLY SAN AGUSTIN: GUAM'S 2001 TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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                        HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 25, 2000

  Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to announce the winner of 
Guam's 2001 Teacher of the Year Award, Beverly San Agustin.
  Beverly teaches Social Studies and American Government at Simon 
Sanchez High School. Her unique educational and motivational techniques 
as well as her desire to reach out to every student have distinguished 
her among her hard working colleagues. Her selection was based on 
interviews and classroom observations. Beverly also makes extra efforts 
to see that her classes are learning to their potential and preparing 
themselves for the demands of the 21st century. A 22-year veteran in 
the field of education, Beverly's efforts to increase the credibility 
of teaching as a profession is designed to entice and encourage a new 
generation of students into following her in this most honorable 
profession.
  As Teacher of the Year, she will be visiting us here in Washington, 
D.C. while representing Guam at the National Teacher of the Year 
announcement ceremony. In addition, she will also be the island's 
representative in a number of Teacher of the Year activities throughout 
the 2000-2001 school year. These include Space Camp and the National 
Teacher of the Year Forum.
  Also worth mentioning are the finalists: Monina Sunga of Vicente 
Benavente Middle School, Cheryle Jenson of Price Elementary School, 
John Randolph Coffman of P.C. Lujan Elementary School, and Alvaro 
Abaday of my alma mater, John F. Kennedy High School. Ms. Jenson, a 
first grade teacher, was the runner-up.
  Teachers make great contributions towards shaping our future. They 
provide the foundation and support to foster the education of our 
children. They help mold and shape students into knowledgeable young 
adults. Teachers help students realize their potential for success and 
foster self-confidence. They have a personal commitment to help 
students become a whole person, equipped with the knowledge, self-
confidence, and respect they need to compete and excel in today's ever 
changing world. Tomorrow's leaders are being prepared for their 
impending roles in society by today's teachers.
  I would like to congratulate this year's Guam finalists and, 
especially, the 2001 Teach of the Year, Beverly San Nicolas. I take 
great pride in having these individuals counted as my colleagues in the 
field of education and I urge them to keep up their excellent work. Si 
Yu'os Ma'ase'.

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