[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 141 (Friday, August 7, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E736]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MELISSA GIRMSCHEID

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                           HON. DEBBIE LESKO

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 7, 2020

  Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievement 
of Melissa Girmscheid, an extraordinary teacher at a public high school 
in my district.
  Melissa has dedicated the last nine years to teaching Physics and 
STEM classes at Centennial High School in Peoria, Arizona. This year, 
she was selected as the Air Force Association of Arizona Teacher of the 
Year and placed second overall in the Air Force Association Rolls Royce 
2020 National Aerospace STEM Teacher of the Year award.
  Melissa's leadership has influenced organizations throughout the 
nation to increase educational opportunities and advocate for the value 
of STEM education and employment in their communities.
  Melissa has created innovative STEM engagement opportunities that 
will continue to shape the perceptions of STEM education and employment 
into the future. I am confident that because of her efforts to expand 
access to high school physics and foundational STEM courses, Arizona 
students will be inspired to pursue careers as STEM professionals or 
future educators.
  On this day, we as a community would like to congratulate Melissa 
Girmscheid on her selection as Air Force Association of Arizona STEM 
Teacher of the Year and thank her for her dedication and advocacy for 
quality education for our nation's youth.

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