[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1187]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       IN HONOR OF CHRISSIE JAHN

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2007

  Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, Members of the House, I rise today to honor 
Chrissie Jahn, executive director and head of school for the 
International School of Monterey. Ms. Jahn has been recognized as the 
California International Education Advocate of the Year, a most 
deserving tribute to the important work she has done on behalf of 
Monterey County students.
  Ms. Jahn is dedicated to providing a demanding curriculum to area 
families, offering her students an international education designed to 
prepare them for success in today's global economy. Ms. Jahn strives to 
supply her students with the skills necessary to succeed in life, and 
she approaches that role with an infectious energy.
  Ms. Jahn excels at challenging her students, instilling in them a 
love of learning and a strong sense of self-motivation and respect. Her 
school is a tuition-free public charter school with a strong focus on 
language education, with instruction beginning in kindergarten. Her 
work fostering skills integral to student success on a global stage is 
a valuable lesson to educators around the country.
  The award was presented to Ms. Jahn by the Visiting International 
Faculty Program, the largest international-exchange program connecting 
U.S. schools and teachers around the world.
  Madam Speaker, please allow me to convey to Ms. Jahn this body's 
gratitude for her hard work and dedication.

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