[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 36 (Wednesday, February 28, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E186]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING ANGELA LOPICCOLO FOR HER YEARS OF EXCELLENCE EDUCATING HER 
                               COMMUNITY

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                          HON. LISA C. McCLAIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 28, 2024

  Mrs. McCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the exceptional 
dedication and contributions of Ms. Angela LoPiccolo, better known as 
``Ms. LoPo'' by her students from Dakota High School in Michigan's 9th 
Congressional District. It is with great honor that I highlight the 
exemplary service and educational leadership of a truly remarkable 
educator, whose passion and commitment have profoundly impacted the 
academic and personal lives of countless students.
  Beginning her career as a student teacher at Chippewa Valley Schools, 
Ms. LoPiccolo has devoted her life to teaching Advanced Placement 
United States History, global history, and comparative government 
courses. After a brief tenure at Fitzgerald High School, she returned 
to Dakota High School, where she has remained a pillar of knowledge and 
guidance for the last 18 years.
  Ms. LoPiccolo's dedication to the field of political science, 
government, and United States history was inspired by the influential 
instructors and mentors in her own life. She has become a beloved 
figure at Dakota High School, known for her ability to identify and 
nurture her students' academic strengths, and for her commitment to 
building meaningful relationships with each of them. Her role extends 
beyond teaching; she serves as the advisor to the Dakota High School 
Chapter of Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society and has previously 
advised the National Honor Society and Senior Class Council.
  Her accolades, including being named the 2022 High School Teacher of 
the Year at Chippewa Valley Schools and receiving the Excellence in 
Education Award in 2016 from the Michigan Lottery, are testaments to 
her exceptional service and dedication to education. Currently, she 
teaches advanced placement courses in United States history and micro 
and macroeconomics, continuing to inspire and shape the minds of future 
generations.
  Ms. LoPiccolo holds an MAT from Marygrove College in Detroit and a BA 
in history and political science from Oakland University. Her 
educational background, combined with her passion and dedication, has 
made her an invaluable asset to Dakota High School and the community at 
large.
  Ms. Angela LoPiccolo's life and career represents the values of 
educational excellence, dedication, and commitment that are so crucial 
in academics. Her service as an educator during a pivotal time in our 
nation's history reminds us of the profound impact that one individual 
can have on shaping the minds and futures of our youth.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing this 
wonderful leader for her commitment to education and enabling future 
generations to uphold the values of knowledge, democracy, and civic 
engagement that have defined our nation.

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