[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 103 (Wednesday, June 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E877-E878]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF LINDA CARTER'S DISTINGUISHED CAREER IN PUBLIC 
                               EDUCATION

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 20, 2018

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Linda Carter 
for her outstanding career in public education. Ms. Carter has served 
the city of Ann Arbor and its young people well through her work with 
the Ann Arbor Educators Association.
  After graduating from the University of Michigan with two music 
education degrees, Ms. Carter started a career in Ann Arbor Public 
Schools. She has taught in every Ann Arbor middle school and most of 
the elementary schools and took a deep interest in engaging with 
students, parents and faculty during this time. As a teacher, she 
catered to the needs of each individual student and helped them achieve 
success in her class. After years of teaching, Ms. Carter was named 
vice president of the Ann Arbor Educators Association in 1990 and 
became president in 1992. Through her work, she has bettered the lives 
of countless educators.
  The Ann Arbor Educators Association represents the educators, 
administrators and support professionals who work in the Ann Arbor 
Public School District. As president of the union, Ms. Carter serves as 
a voice for teachers throughout the district. From negotiating 
contracts to hosting board meetings, she is a

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trusted voice in the southeast Michigan education community and a 
tireless advocate for education professionals. She is known by her 
colleagues, local teachers and Ann Arbor officials for her kindness, 
sharp wit and passion for the education professionals within the school 
district. Although they may sit on different sides of the table, she is 
well-respected by the 13 superintendents that she has worked with as 
president of the union. As a result of her leadership efforts, Ann 
Arbor Public School teachers are consistently recognized for their 
excellent work. She has had a tremendous impact on the direction of 
public education in Ann Arbor, and her hard work and expertise will be 
missed.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Linda Carter 
for her distinguished career in public education. Ms. Carter has 
effectively served the city of Ann Arbor and its students through her 
work with the Ann Arbor Educators Association.

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