[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Page 9254]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO STEPHANIE WHEELER

 Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, today I wish to offer my sincere 
congratulations to an exceptional teacher from New Hampshire.
  Stephanie Wheeler has been chosen to receive the Presidential Award 
for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. This award honors 
teachers who have made exceptional contributions to their students and 
to their profession. I congratulate Ms. Wheeler for her outstanding 
accomplishments and commitment to New Hampshire's students.
  Our country's competitiveness in the global economy requires us to 
foster the development of our students in math and science. Educators 
like Stephanie are essential to this effort because they are able to 
engage students and help them develop a love for these important 
subjects. I am pleased to see Stephanie honored for her work.
  Stephanie has been the title I mathematics supervisor and coach at 
Wilson Elementary School in Manchester for the last 4 years. In this 
position, Stephanie oversees all title I mathematics certified 
instructors and monitors the implementation of the mathematics 
curriculum for teachers in kindergarten through fifth grade. She also 
teaches mathematics daily to second, third, and fifth graders.
  Prior to her time at Wilson Elementary School, Stephanie spent 5 
years as the district title I math coach for the Manchester School 
District. She also served as a middle school math teacher for both the 
Bedford and Laconia school districts for 9 years.
  In addition to her responsibilities as an educator and title I 
supervisor, Stephanie has presented workshops at local, state, and 
national mathematics conferences. She also serves as the elementary 
representative on the New Hampshire Teachers of Mathematics Board of 
Directors. Her dedication to improving mathematics education in New 
Hampshire and throughout the country by sharing her knowledge with 
other educators is truly commendable.
  The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science 
Teaching is the most prestigious honor awarded to mathematics and 
science teachers in the country. As a former teacher myself, I am 
especially proud of the role that Stephanie plays in educating the next 
generation of Americans. I am honored to recognize Stephanie Wheeler's 
exceptional dedication to her students and her subject and to 
congratulate her for her commitment to excellence in teaching.

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