[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 45 (Thursday, March 20, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E532]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THREE TALENTED RHODE ISLAND EDUCATORS

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                         HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 20, 2003

  Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievements 
of three talented and committed educators from Rhode Island. These 
outstanding teachers have been selected to receive the 2003 
Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
  The Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching 
was established in 1983 by the White House and is sponsored by the 
National Science Foundation. Each year, NSF identifies educators from 
the 50 states and 4 U.S. territories as leaders in the improvement of 
science and mathematics education. These educators are awarded a $7,500 
grant from the National Science Foundation and a Presidential citation 
and serve as role models for their communities and colleagues. 
Additionally, the grants allow them to continue inspiring their 
students through innovative teaching.
  This year, the winners from my district are Ms. Ann Simonelli from 
Holden Elementary School in Warwick, Mr. Daniel Potts from Chariho 
Middle School in Wood River Junction, and Ms. Susan Osberg from North 
Kingstown High School. Ms. Simonelli has been teaching for 22 years, 
Mr. Potts for 12 years, and Ms. Osberg for 37 years. Their dedication 
to educating the leaders of tomorrow is laudable. As the United States 
works to improve its international rankings for math and science 
education, it is important to reward teachers who excel in these areas.
  Mr. Speaker, I find it heartening that there are educators in this 
country who devote so much time and effort to shaping the minds of our 
young people. I hope you and our colleagues will join me in recognizing 
and congratulating these outstanding teachers on receiving this 
prestigious award.

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