[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 49 (Thursday, April 21, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E717]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF WANDA KOLLAUS, KOENNECKE ELEMENTARY 
                       SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 20, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the many 
accomplishments of Ms. Wanda Kollaus, Elementary School Teacher of the 
Year.
  Ms. Kollaus has seventeen years of teaching experience. Twelve years 
of her career were spent with the Seguin Independent School District. 
She is a proud graduate of Seguin High School, and now gives back to 
the district that has given her so much.
  Ms. Kollaus has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from 
Southwest Texas State University, with a specialization in Science. She 
wants her students to ``get into science,'' and works on a daily basis 
to develop their skills and enthusiasm.
  She believes strongly that learning ought to continue outside the 
classroom, as well. She especially enjoys involving her students in the 
Seguin Outdoor Learning Center, and providing hands-on learning 
opportunities through the Environmental Science Academies. In addition, 
she often stays after school to work with students on special projects, 
to ensure that they each reach their potential and leave school with a 
highly developed love for and understanding of science.
  Ms. Kollaus is one of our state's most enthusiastic educators, and 
her efforts are a credit to Seguin and to our state. I am proud to have 
the opportunity to recognize her here today.

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