[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7512]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AMANDA VERNOR, BALL ELEMENTARY TEACHER OF 
                                THE YEAR

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 20, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the many 
accomplishments of Amanda Vernor, Ball Elementary School Teacher of the 
Year.
  Ms. Vernor holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary 
Studies with a Specialization in Reading from Southwest Texas State 
University. She is currently updating her credentials as a participant 
in the University of North Texas Master's program, where she is 
pursuing a degree in Information Sciences.
  Amanda Vernor instructs her fourth grade class in a variety of 
subjects: reading, writing, math, and science. She is a relatively new 
teacher: she has three years of experience, all with the Seguin 
Independent School District. She is already making a difference for her 
students, however, helping to turn them into successful lifelong 
learners.
  Ms. Vernor believes in challenging her students: she is known to say 
that ``students will live up to your lowest expectation.'' She believes 
that what students need is guidance in planning a course of action to 
achieve their goals, and she aims to provide that for them.
  Amanda Vernor is an exemplary teacher, and a blessing to the people 
of Seguin. She has an excellent career ahead of her, and I wish her the 
best of luck.

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