[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 68 (Friday, May 26, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E987-E988]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN APPRECIATION OF MS. KERRIE BAUER

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                     HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2006

  Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today in 
appreciation of a fine educator from Joppatowne High School. 
Mathematics Department Chair, Kerrie Bauer is worthy of great 
recognition. She is an inspiration

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to her students and her peers. Her continued faith in students has made 
a tremendous impact on a countless number of lives.
  Ms. Bauer began the foundation of her higher education at 
Elizabethtown College. She later earned her Master's degree from 
McDaniel College and has since been certified as a cognitive tutor for 
the countywide algebra curriculum.
  She is able to take a complex subject like mathematics and break it 
down into pieces so students have a better understanding of formulas. 
She encourages students through a positive learning environment. Ms. 
Bauer introduces students to creativity in the classroom; students 
learn the Quadratic formula to the tune of ``Pop Goes the Weasel,'' and 
practice math problems through group activities.
  Ms. Bauer has made it a point to actively participate in school 
activities. She is a co-advisor to the National Honor Society; a member 
of the school Improvement Team; the Mariner Varsity Softball Coach; a 
member of the school Advisory Committee; and she volunteers at various 
athletic events. In addition to these contributions, she also organized 
a students vs. faculty basketball game to raise funds for the Johns 
Hopkins Research Hospital for Kidney Research after sisters, and former 
Joppatowne students, Amanda and Abby Gilland, died within a year of 
each other from a rare kidney disease.
  Her hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed, Ms. Bauer was 
named Teacher of the Month twice. She was nominated seven times to the 
list of ``Who's Who Among High School Students,'' and she was voted as 
the school's ``Most Spirited Teacher'' for four years.
  Ms. Bauer sets high expectations, but attainable goals for her 
students. She provides them with academic and social guidance. She is 
convinced all students can be successful in life if only someone 
believes in them. This is a woman with one goal in mind: to equip young 
people with the skills and knowledge they require to be productive, 
successful members of society.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join with me in thanking Ms. Kerrie Bauer 
for providing her students with the support, confidence, courage and 
knowledge they need in today's society.

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