[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 175 (Wednesday, November 16, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2068-E2069]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING PROFESSOR JAMES MAY, RECIPIENT OF THE 2011 PROFESSOR OF 
                             THE YEAR AWARD

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 16, 2011

  Mr. WEBSTER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate Professor 
James May for being named the 2011 Professor of the Year by the Council 
for Advancement and Support of Education and the Carnegie Foundation 
for the Advancement of Teaching. This distinguished recognition is the 
only national award for excellence in undergraduate teaching and 
mentoring.
  May is a professor of English as a Second Language at Valencia 
Community College's East Campus, and is highly regarded for his 
innovative and zealous approach to education. He is dedicated to 
providing his students with the tools they need to succeed in his 
courses, creatively incorporating mobile devices and online tools such 
as Google docs and

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YouTube into classroom instruction. In an effort to share his concepts 
with other educators, May authors a website where he provides tips on 
how teachers can effectively connect with their students.
  This is not May's first award or recognition. He was also honored by 
the Florida Association of Community Colleges and named their 2010 
Professor of the Year.
  On behalf of the citizens of Florida's 8th Congressional District, I 
congratulate Professor James May for his hard work, determination, and 
leadership. His enthusiasm and investment in Florida's students is most 
deserving of the 2011 Professor of the Year Award.

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