[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 113 (Monday, July 16, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1530]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CONGRATULATIONS TO ROBERT NICHOLSON

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 16, 2007

  Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Mr. Robert Nicholson of Alexandria, VA, on being awarded the Air Force 
Association's DW Steele Chapter ``Teacher of the Year Award.''
  A teacher at Alexandria County Public Schools since 1984, Mr. 
Nicholson has taught earth sciences, oceanography and astronomy and is 
also the Earth Sciences Division coordinator at TC Williams High 
School.
  Mr. Nicholson's creative approach to education allows him to teach a 
variety of classes using hands-on learning that captivates students 
while enriching their learning experience. Deputy Superintendent of 
Alexandria County Public Schools, Cathy David, praised Mr. Nicholson 
not only for his outstanding work in enhancing the science curriculum 
at TC Williams but also for mentoring fellow teachers, ensuring 
consistency and rigor in the science curriculum.
  In addition to the courses he teaches Mr. Nicholson is planetarium 
director at TC Williams High School and is known to use his free time 
to give shows to students outside his astronomy classes and also gives 
informative and entertaining presentations to middle and elementary 
school students from Alexandria City Public Schools and area private 
schools. Fellow colleagues from all disciplines frequently ask Mr. 
Nicholson to present planetarium shows that relate to their specific 
content needs.
  Mr. Nicholson is truly an asset to the students he inspires and the 
lives he shapes in the Eighth District of Virginia. I congratulate him 
on being awarded this great honor.

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