[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 10, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E346]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   A TRIBUTE TO SHELIA EVANS-TRANUMN

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS-

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 10, 2010

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Shelia 
Evans-Tranumn, who, as an Associate Commissioner for the New York State 
Education Department, managed the Office of School Improvement and 
Community Services in New York City and in Albany, New York. Associate 
Commissioner Evans-Tranumn has had the major responsibility for 
directing and coordinating State Education Department Services and 
technical assistance to New York City schools and to the New York City 
public school system. Her work as associate commissioner will always be 
valued by the New York education community, especially as a model for 
leadership, management and supervision of the service needs of schools 
and school districts. As an advisor to the Commissioner and the Board 
of Regents, she is a role model in her steadfast efforts to serve and 
represent our children effectively.
  Prior to joining the New York State Education Department, Ms. Evans-
Tranumn served as an English teacher, center administrator, assistant 
principal and the Director of the New York City Board of Education's 
Auxiliary Services for High Schools, the largest alternative high 
school program in the United States. Ms. Evans-Tranumn supervised 
interdisciplinary teams that work with the New York City educational 
community to implement school reform initiatives. The impact of her 
work in New York State can be found in documents published by the 
United States Education Department, policy documents of National Board 
of Education, and implementation plans for local school districts. 
Based upon the work of her office, Education Week has named New York 
State No.1 for its work in the area of accountability.
  Ms. Evans-Tranumn is a product of New York City public schools. A 
graduate of North Carolina Central University, she received a Master's 
degree from Long Island University. Additionally, she completed class 
requirements for a doctorate at New York University. She is the 
recipient of numerous awards and recognitions, including the Reliance 
Award for Excellence in Education, the Administrative Women in 
Education Trailblazer Award, the Albany NAACP Freedom Award and the New 
York State NAACP ``Measure of a Woman'' Award in honor of Dr. Martin 
Luther King, Jr. Ms. Evans-Tranumn also received an Honorary Doctorate 
from Medgar Evers College.
  Building the capacity of institutions, communities and individuals to 
better serve children is the core of her professional and personal 
life. As the highly respected advocate and voice of reason in Brooklyn 
for educational ideals to benefit inner-city children, Ms. Evans-
Tranumn stands with those who understand that equal and quality 
education is a fundamental civil, constitutional right.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing Shelia 
Evans-Tranumn.

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