[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 69 (Monday, May 23, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1064]
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 HONORING SANDRA G. SANDERSON RECIPIENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH'S ACADEMY 
                    RECOGNITION FOR EDUCATORS AWARD

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 23, 2005

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Sandra 
G. Sanderson of Vienna, Virginia, upon receiving the Commonwealth's 
Academy Recognition for Educators (CARE) Award.
  The CARE award honors outstanding educators from New York, Ohio and 
Virginia who work to enhance the lives of their students. This year's 
honorees are recognized for their unrelenting work to enhance the lives 
of the students they serve. It is presented by the Commonwealth Academy 
located in Alexandria, Virginia, and honors those committed to diverse 
learning throughout the nation. Sandra Sanderson, a 6th grade teacher 
at Wolftrap Elementary, is honored for her work in promoting diverse 
learners in the spirit of the ``No Child Left Behind Act.''
  Ms. Sanderson was born in Fredonia, New York and was raised in 
Plantation, Florida. She received a Bachelor's of Arts in elementary 
education from Stetson University, and she received her Master's of 
Arts in special education from Peabody College. She is a resident of 
Vienna, Virginia, and has taught in Virginia for fourteen years. Prior 
to serving in the Commonwealth, Ms. Sanderson enriched students' lives 
teaching in various locations including in the states of Texas, 
Colorado and New York.
  As a teacher at Wolftrap Elementary she has brought enjoyment to her 
sixth grade students teaching various subjects and activities including 
novel groups, math problem solving, writing skills, and photography. In 
her own words, she tries to bring ``enthusiasm, a sense of humor, and a 
joy in life and learning'' to her students and colleagues each day.
  Ms. Sanderson has a genuine dedication to ensure that each of her 
students is given the opportunity to achieve success. Over the past 34 
years she has made a lasting impact on thousands of students.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in applauding Sandra Sanderson and 
congratulating her on this distinguished achievement.

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