[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 24]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 32651]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING PAMELA THOMPSON

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2009

  Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of Pamela Thompson.
  Pamela has been selected to receive the Presidential Awards for 
Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching. This prestigious award 
distinguishes Pamela as one of the best elementary school science 
teachers in the nation.
  Pamela has been hailed for her enthusiasm, knowledge and ability to 
instill a love of learning in her students over her 27 dedicated years 
of teaching the students of Madison, as well as her contributions to 
Maine's overall education system.
  An exceptional science teacher, Pamela constantly seeks methods to 
enrich her students' grasp of complex ideas. She is commended for 
deepening her own understanding of science, learning and applying the 
best instructions and strategies available. Most importantly, Pamela 
listens intently to the needs of her students and shares her awareness 
with colleagues.
  Pamela is also credited with leading Maine School Administrative 
District 59's success in obtaining and implementing two consecutive 
science grants from the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance. She has 
served on the Leadership Design Team since its inception in 2004, 
spearheading the integration of formative assessment probes, new 
science literature and science notebooks in a program that provides 
science kits to kindergarten through fifth grade classes. She piloted 
the new strategies developed under the grants and shared her successes 
with the K-12 Science Design Team, which led to the creation of a 
professional development plan for the entire district science staff.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring Pamela Thompson for her 
life-long dedication and service to her community and the education of 
Maine's students.

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