[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 29, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1012]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING MARTHA BUFFINGTON, TEACHER SELECTED TO ATTEND 2009 
                 MICKELSON EXXONMOBIL TEACHERS ACADEMY

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                         HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 29, 2009

  Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise 
today to commend Martha Buffington, a teacher at A.L. Smith Elementary 
for being selected to attend the 2009 National Mickelson ExxonMobil 
Teachers Academy.
  Martha is one of 200 highly-qualified third- through fifth-grade 
teachers from around the country selected to attend the intensive 
professional development program this summer.
  She was chosen from more than 1,600 teachers nationwide by a panel of 
educators from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) 
and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). Their selection 
criteria was based on Martha's remarkable qualifications, unyielding 
dedication to inspiring students at an early age, as well as her 
overall commitment to enhancing the teaching profession.
  The ExxonMobil Teachers Academy is designed to further help each 
selected participant to engage students in math and science, and to 
help retain their interest in these subjects through college and into 
their careers.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Martha Buffington 
for being accepted into the ExxonMobil Teachers Academy. Martha is an 
excellent teacher who is truly deserving of this recognition.

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