[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 111 (Tuesday, July 3, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E961-E962]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE NOMINEES FOR THE 2017-2018 TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD 
                FOR PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 3, 2018

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, l rise today to recognize the 2017-2018 
Teacher of the Year Award nominees for Prince William County Public 
Schools.

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  Teachers who meet the criteria for the award are those who instill in 
students a desire to learn and achieve, understand the individual needs 
of students, demonstrate a thorough knowledge of subject matter, and 
have the ability to share it effectively. The selected winner will be 
named the Prince William County Teacher of the Year.
  As the second largest school division in the Commonwealth of 
Virginia, Prince William County Public Schools educates 90,000 students 
in ninety-eight schools, including sixty elementary schools, sixteen 
middle schools, twelve high schools, one Governor's school, three 
special education schools (one nontraditional school and two 
traditional schools), two special site schools, and one K-8 school.
  Each Teacher of the Year Award nominee exhibits excellence in 
teaching by serving as an effective leader in and out of the classroom, 
fostering strong rapport with parents and peers, and by providing a 
safe and inclusive environment for all students to learn and develop.
  I extend my personal congratulations to the following 2017-2018 
Prince William County nominees for Teacher of the Year Award:
  Christina Badorrek, Patriot High School
  Katherine Brush, Loch Lomond Elementary School
  Maureen Burns, Bennett Elementary School
  Jennifer Dittamo, King Elementary School
  Jason Fairman, Gainesville Middle School
  Sarah Gilbert, T. Clay Wood Elementary School
  Starr Granby, Minnieville Elementary School
  Allison Holzgang, Colgan High School
  Mary Hubbell, Buckland Mills Elementary School
  Mary Hustwayte, Pattie Elementary School
  Perpetua Magalhaes, Stonewall Jackson High School
  Katrina Martino, Graham Park Middle School
  Andrew McCarthy, Woodbridge High School
  Jennifer Nemec, Osbourn Park High School
  Ashley Olsen-Potthast, Buckland Mills Elementary School
  Shari Partridge, Mullen Elementary School
  Michelle Pucci, Buckland Mills Elementary School
  Michael Pullum, Forest Park High School
  Sandra Robertson, T. Clay Wood Elementary School
  Robert Scott, Osbourn Park High School
  Erin Travis, Mullen Elementary School
  John Treadwell, Colgan High School
  Johnna Tselides, Piney Branch Elementary School
  Michael Viola, Woodbridge High School
  Kelly Wheeler, Minnieville Elementary School
  Cynthia Williams, New Directions Alternative Education Center
  Lavonda Wortham, Potomac High School
  Anthony Wyman, Hylton High School
  Jennifer Young, Ashland Elementary School
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in commending the 
Prince William County Public Schools nominees for the 2017-2018 Teacher 
of the Year Award, and in thanking them for their dedication to our 
children. Their continued service will ensure that Prince William 
County Public Schools students continue to receive a world-class 
education in a vibrant learning environment.

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