[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 193 (Tuesday, November 28, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1603]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING DR. ANDREA CODDETT

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 28, 2017

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a pillar of the Yonkers 
community, Dr. Andrea Coddett, who this year will be the keynote 
speaker at the Luther V. Garrison Sr. Masonic Foundation Inc. Annual 
Scholarship Luncheon.
  Dr. Coddett is the Deputy Superintendent for the Yonkers Public 
Schools. In her role, she oversees the Division of Teaching and 
Learning, ensuring that all curriculum is aligned to the New York State 
Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS), and that all instruction is 
aligned to 21st Century learning skills, so students are prepared for 
college and/or careers. Dr. Coddett previously served as the Assistant 
Superintendent for Instruction K-12 for the East Ramapo Central School 
District. Dr. Coddett began her career in education as a Special 
Education teacher after which she became a building-level Math 
Specialist. In her administrative career, Dr. Coddett has worked as a 
District Math Specialist, an Early Childhood Principal, a K-5 
principal, and Director of Secondary Special Education.
  Dr. Coddett is a graduate of Fordham University where she earned a 
doctorate in Executive Leadership. She holds Masters Degrees in 
Curriculum and Instruction with a Reading Specialization and 
Educational Administration from Pace University and a Bachelor degree 
in Psychology from Mercy College. Dr. Coddett also holds administrative 
certifications in School District Administration and School Building 
Administration and Supervision, as well as teaching certifications in 
Special Education, birth through 21, and General Education, N-6.
  Dr. Coddett considers herself a global citizen and believes that, as 
an educational leader, each and every child deserves an excellent 
education. As a learning leader and lifelong learner, Dr. Coddett's 
personal motto is, ``Empowered for Learning, Empowered for Life.''
  Dr. Coddett is an accomplished professional in the education world, 
and as a former educator myself, I am very appreciative of the work she 
has done and continues to do. She will do an excellent job as this 
year's keynote speaker at the Annual Scholarship Luncheon and I wish to 
congratulate her on the honor.

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