[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 166 (Wednesday, December 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2142]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF LORRAINE DARWIN

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                           HON. JOHN BOOZMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 15, 2010

  Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lorraine Darwin 
for her outstanding contributions to Arkansas students. Lorraine's 
efforts in the classroom earned her the highest recognition that can be 
bestowed upon our Nation's kindergarten through 12th grade mathematics 
and science teachers for outstanding teaching, the Presidential Awards 
for Excellence for Mathematics and Science Teaching.
  As the Pre-AP Precalculus/Trigonometry and AP Calculus Teacher and 
the Mathematics Department Chairperson at Cabot High School in Cabot, 
Arkansas, Lorraine exemplifies what it means to be an outstanding 
educator. Her techniques to engage students in math and improve their 
understanding of this discipline have been noticed by her students, 
their parents and her colleagues.
  Lorraine's teaching is held in high regard, one of 103 teachers 
chosen for this award and one of only 51 mathematics teachers. This 
truly is a major accomplishment in her career. Her passion for teaching 
not only helps her students, but also inspires those who work with her 
to do their best to encourage further development in the classroom.
  I would like to offer my appreciation for the work of Lorraine Darwin 
and her determination to provide her students with the best math 
education as we work to keep America competitive in an increasingly 
high tech and science oriented global economy.

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