[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 95 (Wednesday, June 23, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1169]
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   CONGRATULATING SEAN NANK, RECIPIENT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR 
             EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE TEACHING

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                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 23, 2010

  Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sean Nank, a 
teacher at El Camino High School in Oceanside, California and 
congratulate him on receiving the Presidential Award for Excellence in 
Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). This remarkable achievement 
is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through twelfth grade 
mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in 
the United States.
  Mr. Nank has proven to be an outstanding educator who has taken his 
teaching to the next level. This prestigious award justly recognizes 
his curriculum content that has led to enhanced student learning 
through unique classroom instruction.
  With 13 years of teaching experience, Mr. Nank is currently a 
secondary mathematics teacher of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II 
courses. He has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the needs of 
students by promoting the principles of a quality and challenging 
curriculum.
  PAEMST is administered by the National Science Foundation on behalf 
of The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. This award 
recognizes teachers for their outstanding contributions to teaching and 
learning and their ability to help students make progress in 
mathematics and science.
  As a well deserving recipient of this tremendous award, I am honored 
to represent constituents in the 49th District who are devoted to 
furthering the educational advancement of our nation's young people and 
encouraging and inspiring our next generation of leaders. This award 
represents a heartfelt salute of appreciation to Mr. Nank as an 
extraordinary teacher committed to helping students achieve academic 
success.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to commend Mr. Nank's leadership and his 
dedication to advancing excellence in mathematics. Once again, I 
congratulate him on receiving this incredible honor and applaud his 
contributions to the education of future generations.

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