[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 27 (Friday, February 18, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E297]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING KATHY STEINHOFF

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                        HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 18, 2011

  Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Kathy Steinhoff, a math teacher at Jefferson Junior High 
School in Columbia for receiving the NEA Member Benefits Award for 
Teaching Excellence on February 11, 2011.
  Ms. Steinhoff should be commended for her hard work and dedication to 
the students in her school district and her community. The NEA Member 
Benefits Award for Teaching Excellence is a prestigious award, and we 
are proud she is representing our great state of Missouri and the 9th 
district. Advancement in the fields of mathematics is integral to the 
development and competitiveness of America in the future, and I am 
honored to congratulate Ms. Steinhoff on her outstanding achievement.
  Ms. Steinhoff was selected from five finalists to receive the NEA 
Member Benefits Award for Teaching Excellence. The award recognizes 
effective teaching skills and advocacy for the educational profession.
  Steinhoff won the award for her unique teaching style and the use of 
technology in her lessons, such as interactive SMART Boards and 
clickers, to help her eighth- and ninth-grade students. She also 
uploads podcasts, which record her teaching difficult math problems, so 
that her students can revisit her lessons later to study. Her 
innovative teaching style has made her a favorite among students and a 
leader among her peers.
  It is critical for the future of our country that students have 
access to a quality education. Without excellent teachers, our schools 
fail our students and communities. Ms. Steinhoff exemplifies what it 
means to be an excellent teacher, and her dedication to her students 
and community is worthy of high praise.
  I ask that you join me in recognizing Kathy Steinhoff for her 
excellence in the field of education.

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