[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 13, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 IN RECOGNITION OF MARILYN PRYLE, 2019 PENNSYLVANIA TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 13, 2019

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Marilyn Pryle, 
who was named the 2019 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year by the 
Pennsylvania Department of Education at their annual professional 
development conference on December 10, 2018. Marilyn was selected as 
the Teacher of the Year from a competitive field of twelve finalists 
for her dedication to students, unparalleled commitment to her field, 
and her innovative methods of pedagogy.
  After receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of 
Scranton, Marilyn began her teaching career with the Jesuit Volunteer 
Corps in Kathmandu, Nepal. In 1996, she received her Master's degree in 
education, also from the University of Scranton. While teaching in 
Braintree, Massachusetts, Marilyn earned her Master of Fine Arts in 
creative writing from Emerson College. She is a National Board 
Certified teacher in secondary English and reading instruction and has 
experience teaching at the middle school, high school, and college 
levels.
  In addition to extolling the virtues of literature and the art of 
writing to high school students, Marilyn has devoted much of her career 
to educating educators. She is steadfastly dedicated to the field of 
teaching and has challenged educators to ``create an inspired 
classroom.'' She is also an advocate for the indispensable place the 
humanities have in our education system. Marilyn is the author of seven 
books about teaching reading and writing, and she speaks regularly at 
local, state, and national conferences. As Teacher of the Year, she 
will continue to speak, educate, and inspire both pre-service teachers 
and experienced teachers at events and meetings across Pennsylvania.
  In addition to her work in the classroom and many speaking 
engagements, Marilyn is an ardent community volunteer and advocate. 
Together with Catholic Social Services, she facilitates an English-as-
a-second-language conversation group for refugees in the Scranton area.
  It is an honor to recognize Marilyn Pryle as the 2019 Pennsylvania 
Teacher of the Year. Her level of dedication to her students, her 
profession, and her community has been remarkable. Marilyn has always 
possessed an unwavering zeal for teaching and a belief that, with the 
right tutelage, any student can succeed, and that has produced 
wonderful results. May she continue to energize and inspire students 
and teachers alike for many years to come.

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