[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 152 (Wednesday, November 16, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2376]
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      HONORlNG JETTE HALLADAY AS TENNESSEE'S PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 16, 2005

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Jette Halladay, 
who has been named Tennessee's Professor of the Year. I am proud to say 
that Dr. Halladay teaches at my alma mater, Middle Tennessee State 
University, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
  Dr. Halladay received this honor at the U.S. Professors of the Year 
awards, the only national awards that recognize outstanding professors 
of undergraduates at our Nation's colleges and universities.
  With her emphasis on educational drama, Dr. Halladay instructs not 
only future drama teachers, but also pre-service elementary school 
teachers. Her students learn how to enhance their lessons with role-
playing and other creative activities. Upon graduation they are able to 
develop engaging lessons that are memorable and educational, such as 
recreating a journey on the Oregon Trail rather than just reading a 
textbook summary of Manifest Destiny.
  Since 1994, Dr. Halladay has infused her theatre classes with 
unmatchable enthusiasm and energy. I hope MTSU and its students are 
fortunate enough to benefit from her talents and unique teaching style 
for many more years.
  I commend Dr. Halladay for this tremendous achievement, and I wish 
her all the best.

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