[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 198 (Tuesday, November 25, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1123]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





   HONORING MONIQUE KOLTERMAN FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE TO CATHOLIC 
                               EDUCATION

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                          HON. LISA C. McCLAIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 25, 2025

  Mrs. McCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Monique Kolterman 
for her dedicated service and steadfast commitment to Catholic 
education in the Diocese of Arlington.
  Monique started her work in the diocese in 2009, serving as an 
Instructional Aide at Nativity Catholic School in Burke. For several 
years, she worked hard to support students' academic growth and 
spiritual development, serving the Nativity community until 2012.
  In August 2015, Monique brought her gifts to St. Veronica Catholic 
School, where she was hired as an Instructional Assistant for second 
grade. Her dedication and excellence in the classroom quickly led to 
additional responsibilities, and in August 2019, she accepted a 
position as one of the lead teachers for fifth grade. Beyond her 
classroom duties, Monique further enriched student life by serving as 
the Chess Club Teacher for the afterschool program during the spring of 
2023.
  Monique holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and is certified by 
the Virginia Catholic Education Association through the Diocese of 
Arlington--credentials that demonstrate her professional training and 
ongoing dedication to excellence.
  Her contributions to Catholic education go back even further. Prior 
to joining the Diocese of Arlington, Monique held various teaching 
roles across Ohio, including Social Studies Teacher, Middle School 
English Teacher, CCD Teacher and Eucharistic Minister, French Long-Term 
Substitute Teacher, and Learning Resource Assistant. Each role 
highlights her commitment to shaping young minds and hearts with 
knowledge, integrity, and faith.
  Mr. Speaker, today we recognize Monique Kolterman not only for her 
many years of dedicated service but also for the example she sets for 
students, colleagues, and the wider community. Her unwavering 
commitment to education demonstrates her role as a teacher and mentor.

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