[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9796]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF NANCY PHILLIPS, IMPACT CENTER SCHOOL 
                          TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 16, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the contributions of 
Nancy Phillips, Impact Center School Teacher of the Year.
  Nancy's interest in teaching stemmed from her ``lifelong love 
affair'' with the language arts. Following a Bachelor's degree, a 
teaching certificate in English and two subsequent Master's degrees, 
she dove into a teaching career that has continued for the past 25 
years.
  Nancy Phillips teaches English at an alternative school, where 
students are sent because of past drug use or violent histories. She 
teaches grades six to twelve, and is challenged to stretch her creative 
capabilities and management skills every time she walks into the 
classroom.
  Nancy does her best to lead her students gently towards the good 
things they can find in books, describing herself as a ``combination 
tight rope walker and ring master.'' She is humble, and acknowledges 
that when she stays late at work or comes in during the weekend, she is 
not alone.
  I am honored to recognize Nancy Phillips, Impact Center School 
Teacher of the year. Through her drive and consistent hard work, she is 
able to set her students on track for whatever challenges the future 
may bring.

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