[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 118 (Friday, August 3, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1393]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN HONOR OF BARBARA SCHAARS' DISTINGUISHED CAREER

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                           HON. BEN CHANDLER

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2012

  Mr. CHANDLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career and 
contributions of a Central Kentucky educator and one of my 
constituents, Barbara Schaars.
   After graduating from North Hardin High School in Radcliff, 
Kentucky, Barbara received both her bachelor's and master's degrees in 
special education from the University of Kentucky. A proud member of 
the Kentucky Education Association, she taught special education, 
gifted education, first grade, and art in the Anderson County School 
District for over 30 years before finally retiring in 2007. Along the 
way, she touched the hearts and minds of hundreds of students.
   Barbara's accomplishments speak for themselves. She served twice as 
president of the Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society 
International, an honor society for women educators. She received a 
citation for outstanding elementary art program from the Kentucky State 
Legislature and was honored with the Golden Apple Award from Ashland 
Oil. As coach of Anderson County Schools' academic teams and creative 
problem solving teams, her dedication to her students went beyond the 
classroom.
   Since her retirement, Barbara has been pursuing her Masters of 
Divinity at Lexington Theological Seminary. She is a student minister 
at Bethany Christian Church, Disciples of Christ and previously served 
as the president of the Women's Fellowship at the First Christian 
Church, Disciples of Christ in Lawrenceburg.
   Barbara's passion for education, whether in the classroom or at 
church, inspires those around her and challenges all of us to make a 
positive difference in everything we do. Mr. Speaker, please join me in 
recognizing one of Central Kentucky's finest educators, Mrs. Barbara 
Schaars.

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