[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 92 (Friday, June 20, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1314]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO KATHY DeNIRO

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 19, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege today to recognize an 
outstanding educator from my district. Dr. Kathy DeNiro of Pueblo, 
Colorado is my state's recipient of the 2003 MetLife/National 
Association of Secondary School Principals Middle Level Principal of 
the Year Award. Kathy's peers selected her for the award based on her 
leadership, ability to solve problems, developmental skills, and 
community service.
   Kathy has worked as a teacher and administrator in her school 
district since 1975 and has served as principal of Corwin Middle School 
in Pueblo since 1999. In addition, Kathy doubles as Director of Middle 
Schools in her district. Her dedication to her profession, her 
students, and her community is extraordinary. A visionary leader, 
Kathy's innovations at Corwin Middle School include a math and reading 
program, an academic and recreational-based after-school program, a 
discipline program, and an academic center for at-risk students with 
reading problems.
   Mr. Speaker, the students at Corwin Middle School include many 
impoverished, minority youth. Kathy DeNiro's innovation and hard work 
has greatly improved their chance of success in the classroom and in 
life. Kathy has made Pueblo and the state of Colorado proud, and I am 
truly honored to recognize her here today. Congratulations, Kathy, and 
good luck with your future endeavors.

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