[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 055 (Monday, April 7, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E687-E688]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATING MRS. PEGGY SAVAGE DUNN

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 7, 2003

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Peggy Savage Dunn on being named the 2003 Michigan Elementary Science 
Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Science Teachers' Association. Her 
commitment to instilling a passion for learning in her students serves 
as an example for all teachers to follow.
  One of Mrs. Dunn's greatest achievements was the design and creation 
of an outdoor classroom at Central Elementary School in Okemos, 
Michigan. The project took three years to implement and involved 
securing multiple grants and community support. The outdoor classroom 
is a garden area filled with various flowers and plants that serves as 
habitat for several animal and insect species. All students and 
educators at the school have the opportunity to use the outdoor 
classroom to enhance their studies. It was recently distinguished with 
the title of a ``schoolyard habitat'' by the National Wildlife 
Foundation.
  Mrs. Dunn is also committed to furthering the use of technology among 
her pupils. She

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maintains a class website every year. On her website, her students can 
find posted assignments and lessons. Furthermore, she updates the page 
with the class' activities and work for others to view.
  Mr. Speaker, Peggy Savage Dunn's dedication to advancing science in 
elementary education is evident to all those around her. Earning the 
2003 Michigan Elementary Science Teacher of the Year award is a well-
deserved honor. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing her 
worthy achievement and her commitment to excellence in education.

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