[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 166 (Monday, October 21, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1319-E1320]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING MICHAEL DUNLEA AS A RECIPIENT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR 
             EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE TEACHING

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                             HON. ANDY KIM

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 21, 2019

  Mr. KIM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Michael Dunlea of 
Tabernacle Elementary School in Tabernacle, New Jersey, as a recipient 
of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science 
Teaching (PAEMST).
  Each year, the PAEMST recognizes outstanding K-12 teachers for their 
contributions to the teaching and learning of science, technology, 
engineering, mathematics, and computer science. Recipients of the award 
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widely respected by their peers, displaying strong expertise in STEM 
education, and having made a lasting positive impact on their students. 
Only 108 teachers from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the 
U.S. territories receive this selective recognition each year.
  I commend Mr. Dunlea for his fine work as an educator and mentor to 
his students, building important skills that will help them succeed in 
a rapidly developing world. STEM education is a building block to an 
increasingly complex economy that relies on a strong technological 
skill set. Today's students with strong STEM backgrounds will be those 
that discover a cure for cancer, help to bring an end to climate 
change, and gets an American on Mars. The important skills that Mr. 
Dunlea's students develop from his instruction will bring important 
individual achievements, and will aid our nation in the future.
  I'm proud to say that we have excellent quality teachers in New 
Jersey like Mr. Dunlea, and I look forward to seeing his important work 
develop in the growth and success of his students.

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