[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 31 (Monday, February 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E294]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF AMANDA LAGERGREN UPON HER ACHIEVEMENT OF THE ESCAMBIA 
               COUNTY, FLORIDA TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 23, 2009

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Amanda Lagergren, who has received Escambia County, Florida's Teacher 
of the Year Award for 2010. Her passion and dedication prove that 
teachers can truly make a difference in the lives of their students, 
and I am proud to honor such an admirable leader of our local 
community.
  Ms. Lagergren began her teaching career at Edgewater Elementary in 
2006 as a 5th Grade General Education Teacher. While maintaining her 
usual teaching duties for class, she has gone above and beyond by 
working both inside and outside of the classroom to better her 
students' lives. As Grade Level Chair for the 5th Grade, Ms. Lagergren 
ensures that her teachers have everything necessary to provide the best 
education to their students. Her membership on the Continuous 
Improvement Model Team and Accelerated Reading Committee highlights her 
focus on improving the reading abilities of Edgewater Elementary's 
pupils. An expertise in classroom technology makes her a valuable asset 
to other teachers, and she recently began mentoring new educators on 
effective teaching methods and classroom models. For the past three 
years, Ms. Lagergren has inspired both her students and her colleagues 
with her dedication to teaching, and she is to be admired for her 
passion.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I would like 
to thank Ms. Lagergren for her public service to the students and 
community of Northwest Florida. Vicki and I wish her and her family 
best wishes for continued success.

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