[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26853]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING MELISSA HENSLEY FOR ACHIEVING THE MISSOURI AMERICAN STAR OF 
                                TEACHING

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 5, 2007

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Melissa 
Hensley, of Milan, MO. Melissa Hensley is the recipient of the Missouri 
American Star of Teaching Award.
  Melissa serves as a Literary Coach for Milan C-2 Elementary in Milan, 
MO. She works closely with other educational professionals and parents 
to increase students' reading abilities. Melissa also acts as a mentor 
to beginner teachers and represented Missouri schools by presenting at 
the National Reading First Conference in Reno, NV. Currently, she is 
working on completing her master's degree in Reading.
  Each year, American Stars of Teaching receives over 4,000 nominations 
for this award. From this, the organization picks 1 educator from each 
state. This year, Melissa represented Missouri by earning the American 
Star of Teaching Award.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in honoring Melissa 
Hensley whose dedication and service to the people of Milan has been 
truly exceptional.

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