[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 176 (Tuesday, December 9, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2508]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CONGRATULATING MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATORS OF THE YEAR

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                     HON. RANDY ``DUKE'' CUNNINGHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 8, 2003

  Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the educators 
honored by the California League of Middle Schools as ``Educators of 
the Year.'' It is an honor to acknowledge the contributions they have 
made in the effort to implement education reform in California's middle 
school curriculum.
  The California League of Middle Schools (CLMS) Educator of the Year 
Award Program annually recognizes the achievements of 11 educators from 
regions throughout California. Awardees exemplify educators who are 
able to inspire and motivate diverse groups of students in their 
educational endeavors. I am proud to nominate these eleven 
distinguished recipients of this award along with the thousands of 
educators from the State of California for the tremendous and exemplary 
work they do everyday in the classroom.
  CLMS honors those displaying outstanding understanding of their 
teenage students and who are supportive of upward middle school 
movement. They are committed to employ the principles of Caught in the 
Middle, Turning Points, and Taking Center Stage, and incorporate State 
Frameworks and Standards into their curriculum. These leaders are 
dedicated to motivating and inspiring students while utilizing 
innovative educational tools. As enthusiastic role models, these 
educators are proactive in the pursuit of improving Middle School 
education for students now and in the future.
  I am pleased to honor the following Middle School Educators: Jane 
Karcher, from Washington Middle School, Raiford Henry, from Roosevelt 
Middle School, Gabriele Calvin-Shannon, from Madison Middle School, 
Jami Phillips, from Woodland Park Middle School, Teresa Allen, from San 
Marcos Middle School, Julie Doria, from Olive Peirce Middle School, 
Mehrak Selby, from Marston Middle School, Steve Rodriguez, from 
Montgomery Middle School, John Lazarcik, from Kennedy Middle School, 
Lawrie Kueneman, from Oak Crest Middle School and Dr. Larry Maw from 
the San Marcos Unified School District.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize the Middle School 
Educators of the year today for the outstanding contributions they have 
made to the education system. I thank them for their service and wish 
them continued success in the future.

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