[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9143]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF NADINE HOGAN, BUDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 
                          TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 10, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the many 
accomplishments of Nadine Hogan, Buda Elementary School Teacher of the 
Year.
  Nadine Hogan is a self-described ``crooked flyer.'' She achieved a 
Masters degree in Accounting, going through the motions of higher 
education because she felt it was what she was ``supposed'' to do. 
Nadine always loved children, and wanted to help those ``flying 
crooked.'' After graduate school, she spent time working as a therapist 
with children in foster care.
  In 1999, she responded to an urgent call for additional teachers. She 
became a Special Educator because there were children who needed help, 
help she knew she could provide. Nadine Hogan can always get a child 
ready to learn by focusing on life lessons students can apply to every 
facet of their education.
  Students have a high regard for Nadine because of the ``fun'' they 
have in her classes. She loves her kids, and she loves her job.
  I am honored to recognize the Nadine Hogan as the Buda Elementary 
School Teacher of the Year. Her hard work and passion have left a 
lasting contribution with each of her students.

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