[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 80 (Wednesday, May 8, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H2945-H2946]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CELEBRATING TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Pennsylvania (Ms. Wild) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. WILD. Mr. Speaker, our teachers do not get nearly enough love. 
Well, maybe during COVID they did when students were all at home, and 
parents and families suddenly realized just how important those 
teachers were, but not before or since and not nearly enough.
  I am very happy that it is Teacher Appreciation Week, although, 
honestly, I think we should be appreciating our teachers every single 
day.
  I am so proud to honor outstanding teachers across my community in 
Pennsylvania's 7th starting with Ms. Jennifer Danzeisen from Palmerton 
Area High School in Carbon County.
  Ms. Danzeisen has worked at the Palmerton School District for more 
than 20 years, and her students have repeatedly commended her calming 
presence, her heavy involvement in extracurricular activities, and her 
commitment to all of them.
  On top of her work as the department chair for business and 
technology classes, she advises the Mock Trial Club and Future Business 
Leaders of America and coaches the tennis team.
  Even while juggling numerous responsibilities, she prioritizes 
treating all of her students with dignity and respect.
  I thank Ms. Danzeisen and all of our wonderful teachers for their 
commitment to shaping our next generation.
  In this teacher appreciation week, I am also proud to recognize Ms. 
Susan Klotz from Kenneth N. Butz Jr. Elementary School in the Nazareth 
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School District. Ms. Klotz has been an educator in the Nazareth Area 
School District in Northampton County for 23 years.
  In addition to making each and every one of her students feel valued 
and supported in their learning journey, she is an adviser for the 
Kindness Squad, working with students to spread kindness not just 
throughout their school but across our community and even globally.
  This year alone, she facilitated the collection of more than 2,000 
books for the Cops `n' Kids program and organized a toy drive for 
students in the Dominican Republic. Ms. Klotz also spends time 
mentoring aspiring educators from East Stroudsburg University.
  She always goes the extra mile to make school a place where 
everyone--teachers, students, and families alike--can thrive.

  I thank Ms. Klotz and all of our wonderful teachers for their 
dedication to bettering our community.
  This teacher appreciation week, I am proud to recognize Morgan 
Polony, a third-grade teacher at Steckel Elementary School in Lehigh 
County.
  As a Whitehall High School graduate herself, Morgan is deeply 
connected to her community, both inside and outside the classroom.
  She has served as a high school softball coach, teacher leader, 
mentor, and active participant in various district committees.
  Her students and colleagues know that they can always count on her 
for encouragement, leadership, and a positive attitude.
  Morgan's impact in Whitehall goes beyond teaching. She actively 
participates in community events and fundraising for organizations like 
Big Brothers, Big Sisters and the Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's 
Hospital.
  Her presence is felt at her students' sporting events and spirit days 
where her colleagues said her school spirit is truly unmatched.
  We thank Morgan, and all of our wonderful teachers, for her 
unwavering dedication to our shared community.

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