[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 147 (Wednesday, October 7, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S7217]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO JESSICA ANDERSON

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I wish to recognize Jessica 
Anderson, an outstanding educator at Powell County High School in Deer 
Lodge, MT.
  Ms. Anderson is the epitome of ``leading by example.'' With 
experience in teaching both prekindergarten through eighth grade and 
now high school, she has developed a unique teaching style that has 
inspired countless students.
  Her technology-based teaching style has led to her classroom's 
collaboration with students on opposite sides of the world. She is also 
a cofounder of #MTedChat on Twitter, where educators can come together 
to share, collaborate, and challenge each other to improve.
  Ms. Anderson's instruction of students both in the classroom and 
online through the Montana Digital Academy has truly underscored the 
importance of universal education in our increasingly digital age. Not 
only am I proud to recognize her today, but also congratulate her on 
recently being awarded the title of 2016 Montana Teacher of the Year.
  I thank her for promoting the educational ideals that Montanans hold 
so dear and look forward to watching the continual positive influence 
she will have on Montana's future leaders.

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