[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 128 (Tuesday, September 8, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1226]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING JULIE LOUISE LOVIE, NAPA COUNTY TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 8, 2015

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Julie Louise Lovie, who has been selected as the Napa County Teacher of 
the Year for 2016.
  A native of Napa, California, Ms. Lovie began her teaching career in 
1993 at the Napa Valley Adult School. In 1994, she began teaching math 
and science at Valley Oak Continuation High School in Napa, where whe 
still teaches today. Throughout her career, Ms. Lovie has been a 
beloved member of her school community. In 2010, she was named Teacher 
of the Year by the Napa Rotary Club, and in 2014 she was named a 
``Friend of the Napa Hispanic Network''. Her professional affiliations 
have included The California Teach's Association, a partnership with 
the Napa County Resource Conservation Acorns to Oaks program, and the 
Water Shed Week ``STRAW'' program. Furthermore, Ms. Lovie has been a 
Community Club Leader for the 4 Leaf Clover 4H Club for over 15 years 
and has actively participated in Youth Ministry at St. Apollinaris 
Church for 10 years.
  As an experienced continuation high school teacher, Ms. Lovie 
understands that traditional teaching strategies will not work for the 
students in her classes. Serving a population that is often considered 
at risk for drug and alcohol use, she serves as the Friday Night Live 
advisor, the California Highway Patrol ``Every 15 Minutes'' advisor, 
and as a member of the Catalyst Prevention Coalition.
  Mr. Speaker, Ms. Lovie makes it her mission as a teacher to change 
students' beliefs about themselves and take them on a journey of 
achievement. It is appropriate that we take this time to honor Ms. 
Lovie for her decades of service to our community and her commitment to 
making each of her students feel both supported and respected.

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