[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 79 (Tuesday, May 15, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E646]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       MICHELLE THOMAS TEACHER LIAISON SPACE FOUNDATION SELECTION

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 15, 2018

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Michelle 
Thomas, a teacher with the Independence Academy Charter School in Grand 
Junction, Colorado, for her recent selection as a Teacher Liaison 
Officer for the Space Foundation. The Space Foundation chose Michelle 
for her active promotion of space and science education in her school 
and community.
  Michelle was chosen for this position following a rigorous selection 
process conducted by a panel of space industry experts. She was one of 
31 people across the globe who were nominated for this position, and 
she will join 250 other active Teacher Liaisons.
  As a Teacher Liaison Officer she will receive Space Foundation 
training and resources, take part in specialized NASA workshops, and 
take on more educational responsibility. This opportunity will allow 
Michelle to expand her institutional space-based knowledge, further 
implement space education into her classroom, and in turn elevate her 
student's education.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Michelle for her 
accomplishment. Her talent, hard work, and commitment, has led to her 
selection as a Teacher Liaison Officer and I have no doubt she will 
take what she learns from the Space Foundation and give back to her 
students and the Grand Junction community. I stand with the people of 
the Colorado's Third Congressional District in commending her for her 
achievement.

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