[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 45 (Monday, March 16, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E674]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING SUSAN CUNDIFF AS THE 2008-2009 HURLBURT AFA CHAPTER HIGH 
                       SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 16, 2009

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States 
Congress, it is an honor for me to rise today in recognition of Susan 
Cundiff, the 2008-2009 Hurlburt AFA Chapter High School teacher of the 
Year.
  For many students, the prospect of taking physics and chemistry is 
daunting. Yet, for those at Gulf Breeze High School in Gulf Breeze, 
Florida, these advanced subjects become something comprehensible and 
enjoyable due to the outstanding teaching abilities of Ms. Susan H. 
Cundiff.
  Advanced Placement Physics, Physics I/Honors, Beginning Physics, and 
Beginning Chemistry are all taught by Ms. Cundiff, who was a cofounder 
of the Physics Alliance of Northwest Florida (PANF) and served as the 
organization's president for two years. She has also coached events for 
the Science Olympiad. In each of her classes, students participate in a 
Rube Goldberg project in which a particular machine must be built. 
Previous projects include a letter folding machine, a machine that 
changes light bulbs, and robots capable of picking up and carrying 
objects. This learning style promotes an integrated, hands-on approach 
which helps break down the advanced material and makes it more 
tangible.
  The title of Teacher of the Year is an incredible honor and is 
evidence of Ms. Cundiff's exceptional capabilities as an educator. Her 
teaching skills have influenced many and pushed countless students to a 
higher level of academic achievement. Ms. Cundiff's outstanding 
accomplishments have distinguished her as one of the great teachers in 
Northwest Florida, and the First District of Florida is honored to have 
her as one of their own.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am proud to 
recognize Susan Cundiff on this outstanding achievement and for her 
exemplary service in the Santa Rosa School District.

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