[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 52 (Friday, March 19, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E285]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF PETER COLE BEING NAMED THE OHIO PRINCIPAL OF 
                                THE YEAR

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 19, 2021

  Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Peter Cole, 
Principal of Carey Junior High and High School, for being named the 
Ohio Principal of the Year by the Ohio Association of Secondary School 
Administrators (OASSA). Mr. Cole, who is a former President of the 
Board of Directors for the OASSA, is characterized by fellow principals 
as a leader who sees himself as a servant, not only for Carey schools, 
but a vast number of school districts as well.
  Peter Cole graduated from Carey High School in 1993. He received his 
bachelor's degree in music and a Master of Education in Administration 
and Supervision from Bowling Green State University. Principal Cole 
went on to receive his Superintendent's License from the University of 
Findlay and Ashland University. Before becoming principal at Carey in 
2007, he was band director at Hopewell-Loudon and Oak Harbor schools.
  During his time as an educator, Principal Cole has strived to think 
outside the box and create an environment for students to succeed. He 
promotes new ideas, rather than always relying on traditional methods 
to educate his students. Principal Cole uses the term ``servant 
leader'' to describe his position at the school because he feels his 
role is to serve the students. He focuses on ensuring all of his 
students are having a good experience during their time at Carey 
schools. Principal Cole's contribution to Carey Junior High and High 
School is seen in every action that he takes for his school. His 
dedication is an example for all of Ohio's educational leaders.
  Congratulations to Principal Peter Cole, on being named the Ohio 
Principal of the Year.

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