[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 3 (Wednesday, January 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E19]
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                          DR. CINDY STEVENSON

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 13, 2010

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Dr. Cindy Stevenson, superintendent of Jeffco Public Schools for her 
selection as finalist in the 2010 Superintendent of the Year. Of the 49 
state-level finalists only four nominees are chosen. This program along 
with ARAMARK Education, ING and the American Association of School 
Administrators celebrates the contributions and leadership of top 
public school superintendents like Dr. Stevenson.
  Dr. Stevenson's service to Jefferson County schools has helped with 
the development of its teachers and educational leaders. She has always 
held a strong focus on student achievement, improving teaching and 
learning, creating community partnerships and focusing on continuous 
improvement for all Jefferson County schools. The work of a 
superintendent like Dr. Stevenson has resulted in a number of 
successful academic communities in Jefferson County.
  To reach this point in the nomination process Dr. Stevenson was 
required to fulfill a list of rigorous criteria. Among the qualifying 
factors Dr. Stevenson had to exemplify creativity in successfully 
meeting the needs of students in the school system, exemplary strength 
in both personal and organizational communication, a constant 
improvement of administrative knowledge and active participation in 
local community activities. Dr. Stevenson has met and exceeded this 
criteria and her nomination and successes confirm this.
  I extend my deepest congratulations to Dr. Stevenson for her 
selection as finalist for the 2010 Superintendent of the Year. I have 
no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication in all her future 
accomplishments.

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