[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E484]
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                      HONORING KIRSTEN A. CLEMONS

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 15, 2011

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize the 
outstanding achievement of Kirsten Clemons of Blue Springs, Missouri. 
Kirsten is the assistant principal of Blue Springs South High School in 
Blue Springs, Missouri, and is the Missouri Assistant Principal of the 
Year. Kirsten has also been nominated by the National Association of 
Secondary School Principals (NASSP) as a finalist for the 2011 NASSP/
Vicro National Assistant Principal of the Year. This prestigious 
nomination recognizes Kirsten's ability to excel in the ever-demanding 
role of assistant-principal in all aspects of education.
  Mr. Speaker, Kirsten is a major contributing factor to the 
collaborating leadership success at Blue Springs South High School by 
devising a comprehensive reading initiative along side the school's 
1,400 students and their parents. Put in charge of curriculum and 
assessment, Kirsten used teamwork and collaboration amongst teachers, 
students and parents to strengthen the reading program at Blue Springs 
South High School. Kirsten is a true asset to the Blue Springs School 
District with her commitment to students, relationship building and 
long-range goals for students, teachers, and Blue Springs South High 
School.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in applauding Kirsten Clemons' 
outstanding professionalism and commitment to educating the American 
youth. I join with Kirsten's colleagues, family, friends, and students 
in congratulating Kirsten on her outstanding achievement, and wish her 
good luck in her future endeavors.

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