[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 137 (Monday, September 17, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1890]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DR. KATHY KINLEY

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 17, 2007

  Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, on November 27, 2007, the California School 
Boards Association, along with over 3,000 school board members from 
across the state, will gather to honor Dr. Kathy Kinley and her ongoing 
efforts to improve life and education for our children.
  As a product of the California school system, Dr. Kinley has become a 
prestigious member of our community holding a doctorate in educational 
leadership from the University of La Verne. Before earning her 
doctorate, she received a bachelor's degree in English and political 
science from San Diego State University and a master's degree in school 
administration from California State University, San Bernardino.
  Dr. Kinley has played a multifaceted leadership role in our school 
districts. Kathy began her career with the California Education System 
as a teacher and later went on to serve as principal of De Anza Middle 
School in San Bernardino County's Ontario-Montclair School District. 
Along with participating in the classroom, she has also dedicated 
herself as an active member of CSBA's Delegate Assembly since 1984 and 
CSBA's Board of Directors since 1996 serving on a number of committees 
including the Budget Committee, the Legislative Committee and the 
Federal Issues Council.
  As President of CSBA, Dr. Kinley has committed herself to closing the 
education achievement gap that creates a barrier for many Latino, 
black, American Indian, and underprivileged youth in our California 
school districts. She has embraced a mission to ensure the futures of 
all children and has pushed schools to encourage students to aspire 
above their circumstances, so that they too might become incredible 
leaders. Along with her colleagues, Dr. Kinley sees the incredible 
resource that lies in the hands of our children and has dedicated her 
life and career to ensuring that the resource of our younger generation 
is protected and cultivated.
  There is no question of why such an incredible leader was honored 
with the title of Woman of the Year by the Kudos for Kids Foundation 
during their 61st annual Amazing Woman Award assembly. Dr. Kinley has 
made a direct impact on the lives of millions of teachers, students, 
and families. Our communities have benefited and will continue to see 
the fruits of her labor unfold. Because of her passion and talent more 
students will have a chance to achieve their dreams because of her 
belief that all students deserve an open door to educational 
excellence. She has made headway in closing a gap that before seemed 
like an insurmountable goal.
  It is for relentless dedication, perseverance, passion, and visionary 
leadership that we recognize, with great gratitude, Dr. Kathy Kinley 
for today.

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