[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14970]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING TEAM ACADEMY

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                          HON. TIMOTHY J. WALZ

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 28, 2012

  Mr. WALZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the accomplishments 
of TEAM Academy in Waseca, Minnesota.
  On September 7th, TEAM Academy was named one of two schools from the 
First District of Minnesota to be designated as a 2012 National Blue 
Ribbon School.
  This award recognizes exemplary schools like TEAM Academy where 
students have made significant progress. Schools that receive this 
award truly exemplify the belief that every child has promise and must 
receive a high quality education.
  As a teacher on leave from Mankato West, I know that achieving 
success for all students takes a commitment from the entire school, 
from the principal to the counselors to the teachers. Their dedication 
every day toward success and achieving a higher goal motivates students 
to do their best.
  This is exactly what TEAM Academy has done for its students. Under 
the leadership of Director Jill Ladwig, the school practices 
individualized learning in small groups, and focuses on reading, 
mathematics and exposure to art, Spanish, physical education and music. 
Every day, students walk into an environment where they are encouraged 
to reach their full potential, become a productive member of society, 
and understand the importance of post-secondary education.
  This award recognizes what the Waseca community already knows--TEAM 
Academy is a place where every student, no matter their background or 
ability, can fulfill their potential.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring TEAM Academy for its 
dedication to the students of Waseca.

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