[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 5 (Thursday, January 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E20]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





    CONGRATULATING WHITEHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL MATH TEACHER NATHAN KIRSCH

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                            HON. STEVE COHEN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 9, 2020

  Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Whitehaven 
High School math teacher Nathan Kirsch for winning the Milken Educator 
Award and its $25,000 honorarium.
  Mr. Kirsch was surprised with the award at a school assembly 
Wednesday morning where the entire student body applauded him for being 
the only teacher in Tennessee to receive the national distinction which 
some have called ``the Oscar Award for teaching.'' In accepting the 
award, Mr. Kirsch called it one ``for all of my students,'' past, 
current and future. The Whitehaven High School community is rightly 
proud of this accomplishment.
  It is very encouraging that a program known as a powerhouse in 
athletics is also being recognized for its excellence in academics. Mr. 
Kirsch embodies both traditions as the coach of the school's cross-
country and track teams and for being credited for raising the school's 
AP Calculus scores.
  I also commend Whitehaven High School Principal Vincent Hunter for 
recognizing the importance of providing excellent educational 
opportunities across the board. The Milken Award is given to 40 early- 
and mid-career teachers across the country, often jump-starting careers 
while inspiring educators and their communities.
  I congratulate Mr. Kirsch and all the Whitehaven Tigers on this 
exceptional achievement.

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