[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 11771]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  IN HONOR OF LINDA T. HARDWICK, PH.D.

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 19, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Linda T. Hardwick, Ph.D., as we celebrate her exemplary career as an 
educator, leader and visionary that spans nearly 40 years within the 
Cleveland Public School System.
  Dr. Hardwick was born and raised in Cleveland, and is a product of 
the Cleveland Public Schools. After graduating from John Marshall High 
School, she enrolled at Central State University and earned an 
undergraduate degree in just 3 short years. She was awarded a full 
scholarship to Case Western Reserve University, and completed her 
Master's Degree in only 18 months. She began her teaching career at 
Hicks Elementary School, and then was assigned to teach at Harvey Rice 
Elementary School, where she spent the majority of her teaching career.
  Her wisdom, intellect, and obvious joy for teaching gently inspired 
countless children who were fortunate to have learned from her 
instruction. Dr. Hardwick set a foundation for students to become 
lifelong learners by instructing them in various aspects of continuing 
education, serving as a role model herself. She completed her doctoral 
studies in education administration at the University of Akron, and 
soon began serving as assistant principal at Bolton Elementary School. 
She later became acting principal at Forest Hill Parkway School, where 
she is currently completing her 15th year as principal. Forest Hill 
Parkway School was identified by the Ohio Education Trust as one of the 
highest poverty schools, yet highest performing schools in the State.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and celebration 
of Linda T. Hardwick, upon her retirement as a brilliant educator and 
leader for 37 years within the Cleveland Public School System. Dr. 
Hardwick's legacy in education is framed by integrity, accomplishment 
and unwavering dedication to her vocation. The immeasurable impact 
she's had during her tenure will remain imprinted upon the minds, 
hearts and lives of her students--especially upon those young minds she 
has guided down the road of hope by guiding dreams into reality through 
educational achievement, and her exceptional service will be remembered 
always.

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