[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 48 (Thursday, March 25, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E501]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


RECOGNIZING AMY DAVIS AS THE HURLBURT AFA CHAPTER 398 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 
                          TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 25, 2010

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. 
Amy Davis upon receiving the Hurlburt Air Force Association Chapter 
398's Elementary School Teacher of the Year Award for 2010. Ms. Davis' 
students have truly benefited from her inventive lessons and the 
passion she exudes for her profession. I am honored to acknowledge her 
contributions today.
  Amy teaches third grade at Kenwood Elementary School in Okaloosa 
County, Florida. In her six years of teaching she has enthusiastically 
pursued opportunities to develop lessons that motivate student 
learning. For instance, Amy was inspired to introduce aviation sciences 
into her classroom after attending a Teacher Workshop hosted by the 
Hurlburt Air Force Association. Amy thoughtfully incorporated flight 
charts into her lessons in order to teach her students how to measure 
distances and angles. Likewise, Amy enhances her lessons with space-
related material inspired by a Space Camp for Teachers she attended in 
Huntsville, Alabama. Her method of combining tangible materials and 
advanced concepts in every lesson has greatly promoted student success. 
Amy has recently received her certification as a Gifted Instructor and 
is working toward her National Board Certification, with which I wish 
her the best of luck.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I proudly 
recognize Amy Davis as the Hurlburt AFA Chapter 398 Elementary School 
Teacher of the Year. Her passion for learning truly makes her a great 
asset to her students and colleagues. Vicki and I wish Amy and her 
family all the best for the future.

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