[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11649]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    TEACHERS OF DREW MODEL SCHOOL HONORED FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND 
            COMMITMENT TO ACHIEVING ACADEMIC SUCCESS FOR ALL

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 5, 2009

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today in 
honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week and to honor the teachers 
of Drew Model School for their outstanding and tireless efforts to 
raise academic achievement levels for all students at this institution.
  The teachers and staff at Drew Model School approach each student 
with the belief that every child learns best within a social 
environment that supports and respects his or her unique development. 
Their programs encourage children to develop independence of thought 
and confidence of character while learning at their own pace. 
Additionally, Drew faculty members incorporate the traditional approach 
of children working, learning, and developing in mixed-age groups with 
the academic experience of gentle guidance under a specially trained 
teacher.
  I am proud and grateful for the enthusiastic teachers at Drew Model 
School. Teachers make a difference in all of our lives, and today I 
would like to extend my warm thanks for their hard work and service to 
America's children.
  I ask my fellow Members of Congress to join me in honoring Drew Model 
School teachers whose commitment to quality education is extraordinary 
and dedication to academic achievement is unmatched.