[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 144 (Tuesday, August 28, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1182]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     JERRY HODGE NAMED RUNNER-UP FOR NATIONAL EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 28, 2018

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jerry Hodge of 
Stafford, TX for being one of three national runner-up winners for the 
3rd annual National Educator of the Year Award from Edmentum.
  Jerry Hodge has worked in education since 1997 and has been with 
Stafford MSD for the last seven years. She is an instructor at the 
Stafford High School's Alternative Education Program, SHS Quest 
Academy, which serves students who have been repeatedly unsuccessful in 
a traditional classroom setting. The award is given every year and 
seeks out Edmentum educators who go above and beyond for their 
students. Jerry spends countless hours helping students, even going 
beyond the district recommended time, and visits students at home to 
help encourage attendance. She makes it a priority to meet with 
potential graduates and the overall success rate of her program has 
increased to an impressive 91 percent.
  On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, 
congratulations again to Ms. Jerry Hodge. I thank her for her 
commitment to our Stafford MSD students. We look forward to seeing her 
accomplishments in the future.

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