[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 134 (Wednesday, September 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1211]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING PROFESSOR CAROL ROBERTSON FOR RECEIVING THE PRESIDENTIAL AWARD 
           FOR EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE TEACHING

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                        HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 7, 2016

  Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a constituent of 
mine, Professor Carol Robertson. She has been selected to receive the 
Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. 
This is a prestigious award that will be presented in Washington, DC at 
the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall. In addition 
to Professor Robertson having the opportunity to attend various 
recognition events and development activities, she will also receive a 
$10,000 award from the National Science Foundation. A citation from 
President Obama will be presented as well. Professor Robertson is one 
of only one hundred and eight teachers to receive this award for the 
2014-2015 school year.
  Professor Robertson is receiving this award for her work at Fulton 
High School where she was a science teacher for twenty-eight years. She 
retired from Fulton High School following the 2015-2016 school year. 
Professor Robertson also taught as an adjunct professor at Central 
Methodist University from 2007 through 2014 and Missouri State 
University from 2014 through 2016. She started teaching as an adjunct 
professor at Westminster College this school year.
  The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science 
Teaching was established by Congress in 1983. This award is the highest 
honor bestowed by the United States Government specifically for 
educators that teach mathematics and science. Since the establishment 
of the program, over 4,600 teachers have been recognized for their 
contributions to their students and school districts.
  Professor Robertson has had a lifelong interest in science and is 
passionate about teaching the next generation the importance of 
engaging in the study of science. Throughout her teaching career, she 
has seen some of her students obtain a Ph.D. which affirms the 
dedication with which she teaches. She has utilized partnerships with 
researchers to enhance the experience of her students. Through those 
partnerships, students have been able to explore Golden Retriever 
Muscular Dystrophy, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Arabidopsis, or maize. 
This research allowed her students to have real-life applications. 
Professor Robertson received her B.S. in Science Education and a M.Ed. 
in curriculum and instruction from the University of Missouri.
   I ask you to join me in recognizing Professor Robertson on her 
achievement and this honor of receiving the Presidential Award for 
Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

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