[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 191 (Monday, November 1, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF SARA CASASSA, 2022 NEW HAMPSHIRE TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 1, 2021

  Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate Sara Casassa on 
being named New Hampshire's 2022 Teacher of the Year. Serving her 
community as a teacher for the past three decades, Sara has made a 
lasting impact on the lives of students and families across the New 
Hampshire public school system.
  Sara arrived at Barnard School in 2009 as a language arts teacher 
while also having knowledge as a webmaster and technology integrator. 
Sara's compassion and selflessness have given her the ability to 
cultivate an effective learning environment both virtually and in the 
classroom. It is without doubt that Sara has been an asset for students 
inside and outside the classroom. Moreover, her easy-going personality 
and sense of humor has made her beloved amongst the South Hampton 
community.
  As the proud product of Manchester public schools, I know firsthand 
that access to a high-quality education is the cornerstone of our 
democracy, our economy, and our future. Sara's dedication to her 
profession, to providing a robust and engaging education experience to 
her students will no doubt lead to countless open doors for her 
students down the road. Sara is an example of what an exceptional 
educator and leader looks like.
  On behalf of my constituents in New Hampshire's First Congressional 
District, I want to congratulate Sara for her achievement and thank her 
for her decades of service to our community. Sara has demonstrated a 
deep dedication to teaching and inspiring our future leaders. This is a 
well-deserved honor.

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