[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7374]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING HELENE McGLYNN AS THE 2008-2009 HURLBURT AFA CHAPTER 
               ELEMENTARY AND OVERALL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 16, 2009

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. 
Helene ``De De'' McGlynn, who has received the Hurlburt Air Force 
Association Chapter 398 Teacher of the Year Award for the 2008-2009 
school year. Her passion and dedication show that teachers can truly 
make a difference in the lives of their students, and I am proud to 
honor such an admirable leader of our local community.
  Ms. McGlynn teaches fifth grade at Florosa Elementary School in Mary 
Esther, Florida. Her classes span the width of the education spectrum, 
from a gifted and advanced math class to a science and reading class 
for lower performing students. She provides a differentiated curriculum 
to her pupils by integrating math, science, and reading skills to all 
academic levels. By using hands-on experiments, creative discussions, 
and real-world problem solving, Ms. McGlynn inspires a passion for 
learning to all. Her unwavering goal is to instill a thirst for 
knowledge in her students by crafting a relevant, modern program for 
classroom success.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I would like 
to thank Ms. McGlynn for her public service to the students of 
Northwest Florida. Vicki and I wish her and her family best wishes for 
continued success.

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