[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 55 (Monday, March 27, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1456]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING TEACHER OF THE YEAR THERESA MAUGHAN

  (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to praise Theresa Maughan.
  The East Orange Educator is New Jersey's 2022 State Teacher of the 
Year. She teaches 10th grade social studies at East Orange STEM 
Academy, and she is an inspiration to everyone in my district.
  Ms. Maughan was born in Belize and immigrated to America when she was 
in elementary school. In her childhood, she was inspired to teach by 
her own social studies teacher. She has worked in education for 40 
years.
  Ms. Maughan tells her students that she tries to learn something new 
every day, and her commitment to my district's teachers and students 
has helped her win numerous awards, such as the 2021 Essex County 
Teacher of the Year.
  Congratulations, again, to New Jersey's 2022 Teacher of the Year, 
Theresa Maughan. She is a great example of how teachers benefit our 
lives and communities every day.

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