[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 70 (Thursday, April 28, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H4603]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            CONGRATULATING TEACHER OF THE YEAR KURT RUSSELL

  (Mrs. HAYES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. HAYES. Madam Speaker, I rise to offer my heartfelt 
congratulations to the 2022 National Teacher of the Year, Kurt Russell.
  Mr. Russell teaches at Oberlin High School in Oberlin, Ohio. He is a 
25-year veteran of the classroom.
  Kurt Russell was first inspired to become a teacher in middle school 
when he encountered his first Black male teacher.
  In addition to his classroom and extracurricular duties, Kurt is the 
head coach for the school's varsity basketball team. He sees basketball 
as an extension of the classroom and a place where young people can 
learn about working together and how to handle both adversity and 
success.
  He provides an inclusive and safe environment for studying diverse 
groups and encouraging all students' voices to be heard.
  Now, as the 2022 National Teacher of the Year, he plans to advocate 
for classrooms to better reflect the students within them.

  Mr. Russell joins his cohort of National Teachers of the Year from 
every State and territory this week in Washington, D.C., to celebrate 
their achievement, the profession, and their dedication to students.
  As a fellow National Teacher of the Year, I offer my heartfelt 
congratulations to the entire cohort and all the teachers who are being 
recognized this week.

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