[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 213 (Thursday, December 9, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H7562]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING ELIZABETH RAFF

  (Mr. SMUCKER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. SMUCKER. Madam Speaker, I am proud to rise today to congratulate 
Mrs. Elizabeth Raff of Lancaster County, who was recently named 
Pennsylvania's Teacher of the Year for 2022.
  Elizabeth teaches sixth grade at Pequea Elementary School, in the 
Penn Manor School District in Lancaster County, where she has taught 
since 2014. Penn Manor School District Superintendent, Dr. Mike 
Leichliter, described Elizabeth as a ``dynamic and creative teacher who 
is always looking to find new ways to reach her students'' and noted 
that ``she creates a space where students are encouraged to explore 
ideas in a supportive and respectful environment.''
  There is no question that teachers and students have been impacted; 
they have had challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic over the 
last 2 years, and we thank our teachers for all they have done to make 
sure that our students are receiving the best education possible.
  That is certainly true of Mrs. Raff, whose classroom is well-
decorated and offers students access to a large library of books to 
pique their interest, and a raised stage to provide students the 
opportunity to present to their classmates.
  Thank you to Mrs. Raff for all you have done to educate students in 
our community. We all appreciate your efforts and wish to congratulate 
you on being named Pennsylvania's 2022 Teacher of the Year.

                          ____________________