[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12081]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO COLONEL CHRISTINE ROLAND

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                     HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 2008

  Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I rise before you today to honor 
Christine Roland, recently awarded the title of 2007-2008 Harford 
County Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Roland has been a teacher with Harford 
County Public Schools for five years, teaching Biology and Forensic 
Science at Edgewood High School.
  Born and raised in Switzerland, Mrs. Roland earned a degree in 
advertising and public relations and became fluent in three languages 
before she moved to the United States. She has since earned a 
bachelor's degree in Biology from Towson University, a Certification in 
Education, and is currently working on her master's degree in Biology.
  Thanks to her unique background and teaching style, her bright, 
inviting classroom and original lessons keep her students active and 
engaged in the classroom. Using her background in advertising, Mrs. 
Roland packages her lessons and activities in an appealing and creative 
way. Her enthusiastic teachings inspire and motivate her students to 
put effort into their work and truly absorb the class material.
  Mrs. Roland goes the extra mile when it comes to helping her students 
succeed. Appreciating that biology can be a difficult subject, Mrs. 
Roland acknowledges all student achievement. She evaluates student 
understanding and provides immediate feedback. Her students know that 
she will not move on until there is a basic understanding of every 
concept. The projects and activities she assigns are challenging and 
diverse so every student can feel a sense of accomplishment. Mrs. 
Roland makes herself available to students and parents before and after 
school, as well as through e-mail in the evenings should a student need 
assistance with an assignment.
  Mrs. Roland is eager to attend relevant conferences and meetings to 
enhance her professional development. She plays a major role on the 
Technology Steering Committee and is actively involved in the 
curriculum writing for many subjects. She initiated a new course in 
forensic science for Harford County, received approval and wrote the 
entire curriculum. The course is now part of the county curriculum and 
she is working on staff development for the teachers.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join with me today to honor Christine 
Roland in her acceptance of the 2007-2008 Harford County Teacher of the 
Year Award. Her legacy as a dedicated, enthusiastic teacher will be 
forever remembered by the appreciative students who walk through her 
classroom doors. It is with great pride that I congratulate Christine 
Roland on her exemplary career in education and her outstanding 
performance at Edgewood High School in Harford County.

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