[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 38 (Monday, March 1, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E187-E188]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING THE CAREER OF JOHN SCHIECHE

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                           HON. DAN NEWHOUSE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 1, 2021

  Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the career of 
John Schieche, Superintendent of the East Valley School District, who 
is retiring after 43 years of shaping the next generation of Central 
Washington students.
  As a farmer, it is my duty to highlight the fact that John was first 
exposed to teaching during his days managing a 1,500-acre wheat farm. 
It was not uncommon for John to hire high school students as farmhands 
during the summer months and teach them how to operate heavy machinery. 
This experience made for an easy transition into teaching as an auto 
mechanics and shop teacher.
  Over the years, John excelled in all areas of education, most 
recently, he was awared the 2018 Crystal Apple Award for his dedication 
to advancing school communications.
  John started his journey to becoming superintendent in the early 
1990's after being hired by the Yakima School District to serve as 
Director of the Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center.
  During his time in that leadership role, John was also pursuing his 
credentials to become a

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superintendent from my alma mater, Washington State University. Go 
Cougs.
  John was hired to serve as East Valley's superintendent in 2002, and 
during his tenure, three of the district's schools have been recognized 
by the state as distinguished schools for their teaching and learning 
methods.
  I wish him all the best as he makes his transition into retirement 
and returns to farm life. I thank John for everything he has done for 
our districts' students, and from one lifelong farmer to another, try 
not to work too hard.

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