[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 54 (Thursday, April 28, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E818]
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HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CONNIE HEADRICK, RAHE BULVERDE ELEMENTARY 
                       SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the many 
accomplishments of Connie Headrick, Rahe Bulverde Elementary School 
Teacher of the Year.
  Connie Headrick holds a Bachelor's degree from Dakota State College 
in Madison, South Dakota, and a Master's degree from the National Louis 
University, European Region. She has 30 years of experience as an 
educator. Today, she is a Resource Special Education teacher at Rahe 
Bulverde Elementary School, in the Comal Independent School District.
  Ms. Headrick believes that the best results are achieved by treating 
each child as an individual. She summarizes her teaching philosophy by 
saying, ``each student has needs, and addressing these needs with 
respect gives the child value.'' Once children learn to value 
themselves, Ms. Headrick says, they can begin to accomplish their 
goals.
  Connie Headrick is a valuable and dedicated educator. Her 30 years of 
experience have made her an effective teacher and a tremendous resource 
for her students, and for the families of the Comal Independent School 
District. By teaching her students how to value themselves and see 
their own potential, she opens up a brighter future for them. She is 
truly a credit to her profession, and I am proud to have the chance to 
recognize her here.

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