[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 27 (Friday, February 17, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Pages S879-S880]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    2012 SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, we were notified last night that Dr. Heath 
Morrison, Superintendent of the Washoe County School District--that is 
Reno and the metropolitan area there--is

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being named the 2012 Superintendent of the Year by the American 
Association of School Administrators.
  He is just a good person. He hasn't been there that long, but he came 
as a superstar and has changed that school district dramatically. He 
has raised student achievement, and he has improved the graduation 
rate. He has great teachers, administrators, and the whole staff has 
done very well.
  During the short time he has been there--some 2 years--the graduation 
rates have increased by almost 25 percent. That is unheard of around 
this country, and this is a metropolitan area. His success is a 
testament to the impact quality educators have on school achievement 
and on students' lives.
  I was pleased to submit a letter in support of Dr. Morrison's 
candidacy for this honor. He certainly deserves this recognition. So I 
look forward to continuing my work with Dr. Morrison and the Washoe 
County School District to help improve education for Nevada students. 
The entire school district, including the school board, is to be 
commended.

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