[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 69 (Thursday, May 16, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E676]
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                         DANIEL NEWMYER TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 2013

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Daniel Newmyer 
of Center, Colorado. Mr. Newmyer is one of the many exceptional 
teachers in the great state of Colorado whose passion and dedication 
for his students make him a great example for educators everywhere and 
a strong community leader.
   Mr. Newmyer graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder 
with a degree in Science Administration and went on to receive a 
Master's degree from Regis University in Education. In 2009, he joined 
the Center Consolidated School District to teach math and science at 
Center High School. Since becoming a teacher, Mr. Newmyer has strived 
to bring science and math to life for his students, always looking for 
new and exciting ways to inspire his students.
   Mr. Newmyer has received numerous awards and recognitions for his 
innovation in the classroom, and his dedication as an educator. This 
year, the Astronauts Memorial Foundation, NASA, and the Space 
Foundation jointly presented him with the Alan Shepard Technology in 
Education Award and Mr. Newmyer was named the San Luis Valley Teacher 
of the Year. Because of Mr. Newmyer's efforts, Center High School has 
become one of the top STEM schools in the state of Colorado. He has 
worked to procure grants to allow his students to participate in local, 
state, and national science and engineering competitions. He has also 
pioneered a computer-based learning system that uses flight simulators 
to boost math scores.
   Mr. Newmyer is a perfect example of how technology can drive 
innovation in education. His creativity and hard work are an 
inspiration to teachers across the country. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor 
to recognize Daniel Newmyer for his dedication to his students and his 
outstanding accomplishments as an educator.

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