[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 134 (Wednesday, September 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1216-E1217]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING MS. KATHERINE SCHACK 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, Ms. Katherine Schack. 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 Ms. Schack 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. Ms. Schack is one of only one hundred 
and eight teachers to receive this award for the 2014-2015 school year.
  Ms. Schack is receiving this award for her work at Lakeview 
Elementary where she taught 2nd Grade. During her twelve years as an 
educator, she has taught first and second grade in the Wentzville 
School District at Lakeview Elementary School. In 2014, Ms. Schack 
became the first K-8 Mathematics Coach/Content Lead in her district.
  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.

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  Ms. Schack has been involved in local district level committees 
throughout the years, including: Mathematics Curriculum Writing Team, 
Assessment Writing Team, and Curriculum Review Committee. During her 
years in the classroom setting, she served as a Singapore Math trainer 
which required serving the district's ten elementary schools. Most 
recently, this past year Ms. Schack took the lead in establishing and 
implementing the district's New Teacher Math Curriculum Training and 
Beyond Math In Focus Training. Currently as the K-8 Mathematics Coach/
Content Lead, she works closely with teachers to increase student 
engagement, allow for problem solving within and beyond the classroom, 
and aid in creating a structure of learning in the classroom.
  I ask you to join me in recognizing Ms. Schack on her achievement and 
this honor of receiving the Presidential Award for Excellence in 
Mathematics and Science Teaching.

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