[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 107 (Friday, July 18, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1525]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO JEREMY KOSELAK

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 17, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege today to recognize an 
outstanding educator from my district. Jeremy Koselak of Pueblo, 
Colorado is my state's recipient of the Educator of the Year Award 
given out by the Colorado Association of Family and Children Agencies. 
Jeremy was an obvious choice for the award, as he has dedicated his 
time and efforts to teaching troubled children the skills they need to 
be successful in life.
  Jeremy recently completed his first year at El Pueblo Boys and Girls 
Ranch, a school designed to help children escape problems that have 
plagued them in the past. Jeremy teaches mathematics, and the 
difficulty of the subject means many students need special attention. 
Some need help with general arithmetic and some need help with high 
school level math, like algebra and geometry. These differences have 
allowed Jeremy to take a unique approach to general math skills. He 
tries to incorporate real world applications, such as balancing a 
checkbook. Jeremy instills a positive work ethic in his students; he 
makes them believe they can succeed and then helps them to do it.
  Jeremy loves his job at El Pueblo, where he develops close 
relationships with his students. Because the kids come from troubled 
backgrounds, Jeremy makes himself available as a teacher, friend, and 
role model. He commonly spends extra time with his students, providing 
them opportunities they would not otherwise enjoy. He recently took 
some of his students to the University of Colorado--Colorado Springs to 
compete in a math competition.
  Mr. Speaker, the students at El Pueblo Boys and Girls Ranch include 
many less fortunate youth, but Jeremy Koselak's innovation and hard 
work have greatly improved their chance of success in the classroom and 
in life. Jeremy has made Pueblo and the State of Colorado proud, and I 
am truly honored to recognize him here today. Congratulations, Jeremy, 
keep up the good work and I wish you all the best in your future 
endeavors.

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