[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 117 (Monday, September 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1268]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 ACKNOWLEDGING DR. CHERYL DOMENICHELLI

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                            HON. JEFF DENHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 9, 2013

  Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and congratulate 
John C. Kimball High School Principal Dr. Cheryl Domenichelli, upon 
being named the Association of California School Administrators' 2012 
Secondary Principal of the Year. This award is a tribute to Dr. 
Domenichelli's professional accomplishments in the field of education, 
especially since the recognition is from her peers.
  Dr. Cheryl Alexander Domenichelli was born on September 26 in San 
Francisco, California. She obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior 
Design, from John F. Kennedy University in Orinda, California. She 
continued her education by earning her Teaching Credential with and 
emphasis in Art and Introductory Science and Secondary Education and 
Teaching at California State University, East Bay and a Masters of 
Education, Educational Leadership and Administration at Saint Mary's 
College of California. Finally, she completed her education with a 
Doctorate in Education, Educational Leadership at the University of 
California Berkeley.
  Dr. Domenichelli started her first job in 1978 at GTE Lenkurt in San 
Carlos, California. She began her teaching career in 1995 as a Teacher 
of Art and Sciences at Deer Valley High School in Antioch, California. 
She was a teacher until 2003, when she was named as Vice Principal. In 
2008, she accepted the position of Principal at John C. Kimball High 
School in Tracy, California, where she continues today.
  Dr. Domenichelli has received numerous awards, including the 
Association of California School Administrators/State of California 
High School Principal of the Year 2012, the 2001-2002 Internet 
Institute Award from the National Semiconductor Corporation, and the 
1994 Parent Teacher Association/Honorary Service Award.
  She is a proud member of the Association of California School 
Administrators, where she is a Regional Representative to the Equity, 
Achievement and Diversity for Success Committee. Dr. Domenichelli's 
memberships also include the National Association of Secondary School 
Principals and Phi Delta Kappa International, Contra Costa County 
Chapter 1072.
  In addition, she has served her community as a member of the 
following organizations: Parent Teacher Student Association/Principal; 
University of the Pacific, Beyond our Gates Advisory Board; Jack and 
Jill of America, Incorporated/Lifetime Associate; and Parent Teachers 
Association/Ways and Means Committee Chair 1994.
  Cheryl has been married to her husband of 29 years, Ronald 
Domenichelli and they have two beautiful daughters Angelica Dominique 
Domenichelli and Vanessa Marie Domenichelli.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Dr. Cheryl Domenichelli 
upon receiving the 2012 Secondary Principal of the Year by the 
Association of California School Administrators. This is an outstanding 
honor and one for which the community should be quite proud.

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