[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 6589]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING PRINCIPAL MICHAEL P. O'MALLEY

  (Ms. KUSTER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KUSTER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the achievements of an 
extraordinary educator from my district. Michael O'Malley will retire 
next month after 40 years of service, 30 of which he spent as a social 
studies teacher and soccer coach before becoming principal at Newfound 
Regional High School in Bristol, New Hampshire.
  Under his leadership, the school has been named the New Hampshire 
Secondary School of Excellence in 2010, and the State Association of 
Secondary School Principals twice honored Mr. O'Malley as an 
``outstanding role model.'' Even Education Week took notice, 
recognizing the school for its accomplishments under Mr. O'Malley's 
guidance.
  Mr. O'Malley has made a difference beyond Newfound High School as 
well, through his work with the New England Association of Schools and 
Colleges and the Center for Secondary School Redesign.
  Every student deserves a principal like Mr. O'Malley, one who is 
passionate about learning and committed to building relationships with 
students, while maintaining a focus on educational innovation at the 
same time.
  As we continue our efforts to increase access to high-quality 
education, let's look to educators like Mr. O'Malley as examples of 
what dedicated schoolteachers can accomplish.

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