[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7389]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO OLATHE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS DR. PAT ALL

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                           HON. DENNIS MOORE

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 5, 2010

  Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Pat 
All, who will retire as Olathe Superintendent of Schools at the end of 
this school year and who will be honored at a reception on May 18th at 
Olathe Northwest High School. My colleagues may have tired of hearing 
me brag about the excellent public schools in my congressional 
district. Olathe is one of the districts that set a very high standard 
for other schools in our area. Olathe does so even though the district 
has the special challenges of a very rapidly growing district, a 
diverse population, and a large number of special needs students. 
During my years in Congress, I have learned to rely on this smart, 
conscientious educator and her very wise perspective and advice.
  Dr. All was chosen to lead the district in 2005, after working as an 
Olathe educator in various positions since 1979. Dr. All joined the 
Olathe School District in 1979 as assistant principal of Olathe High 
School, after 11 years of teaching English and social studies in 
another district. From 1981 to 1986, she served as principal of Oregon 
Trail Junior High School, and from 1986 to 1991 was principal of Olathe 
South High School. Both schools earned U.S. Department of Education 
Blue Ribbon School recognition during her administration.
  In 1991, she was named Director of Secondary Education, and in 1993, 
she became the Executive Director of Education and Technology. From 
1995 to 2002, she was Assistant Superintendent for General 
Administration, and in 2002 she was named Deputy Superintendent.
  Dr. All has been recognized by a number of community organizations 
for her leadership and service. She was elected to the Olathe Area 
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in 1991 and served as Chairman 
of the Board in 1994. She served as Chairman of the Convention and 
Visitors Bureau from 2001-03 and currently serves on the Olathe Medical 
Center Board of Trustees. She received the Educator Award from the City 
of Character Council in 2002, the Leadership Olathe Community 
Leadership Award in 1996, and the Olathe Chamber of Commerce Spirit 
Award in 1995.
  All has a bachelor's degree in education, and master's and doctoral 
degrees in secondary school administration, all from the University of 
Kansas.
  In announcing Dr. All's retirement, Rita Ashley, Olathe School 
District Board of Education president, said the board would move 
forward expeditiously to name a successor after an appropriate search, 
to ensure a smooth transition. ``Dr. All has been a visionary leader in 
our district and our community for many years,'' Ashley said. ``She has 
the rare ability to not only envision the future, but to assemble and 
inspire the team needed to implement the vision. She truly cares about 
our community's children, and has devoted her life to improving theirs. 
``I believe this school district and the community are fortunate to 
have someone of Dr. All's stature and integrity as our 
superintendent.''
  Madam Speaker, I want to add my congratulations and best wishes to 
Dr. Pat All, along with the hope that she enjoys a healthy and happy 
retirement for years to come, but stays active in the community affairs 
of our area and state.

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