[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 139]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



       TRIBUTE TO MARDI MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY TEACHER OF THE YEAR

  (Mr. FLETCHER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FLETCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge an outstanding 
educator in central Kentucky and one of the exemplary teachers of this 
Nation. As a freshman and senior honors English teacher at Boyle County 
High School, this teacher of 6 years has added a curriculum that 
instills compassion and understanding in her students.
  Recently, the Kentucky Department of Education selected this 
distinguished teacher, Mardi Montgomery, as Kentucky Teacher of the 
Year for 2000. She was nominated for this honor by her fellow teachers 
and selected, along with others, from a list of very deserving 
semifinalists.
  Mrs. Montgomery sought to integrate her students with the community 
by forming the Boyle County Breakfast Book Club in which students and 
local community members, from grandmothers to business leaders, 
critically read and discuss books. This creative approach has led her 
students to a deeper appreciation for literature and learning.
  Today, I join our central Kentucky community in recognizing a 
remarkable teacher for making a significant contribution in the lives 
of her students and to education. I find it most fitting that Mrs. 
Mardi Montgomery receive this prestigious award.

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