[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 52 (Tuesday, April 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E763]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF JENNIFER HENRY, MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL 
                          TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 26, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the countless 
contributions of Jennifer Henry to Marion Middle School.
  Jennifer Henry received her B.A. in Anthropology from Texas A&M 
University. She is currently furthering her education by pursuing her 
Master's in Secondary Education from Texas State University.
  Ms. Henry became interested in teaching while she was a student at 
Texas A&M. Her studies there convinced her that students need more than 
just information: they need to be taught how to study and learn. As a 
result of this insight, Ms. Henry strives to give her students the 
skills and habits of thought they will need to become successful 
lifelong learners.
  Ms. Henry's goal is to provide a safe, inviting, and engaging 
classroom environment. She aims to make her curriculum student-
centered, and to take advantage of all the available technology 
resources to facilitate learning. She believes that students learn best 
from practical examples, and tries to connect learning with real-life 
applications as much as possible.
  Ms. Henry is an energetic and committed teacher, and her efforts have 
already made a positive impact on her school district and her students. 
She has a bright future ahead of her, and I am happy to have the chance 
to applaud her work here today.

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