[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16447]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE 2016 INDIANA MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR NATHAN 
                                  BOYD

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                          HON. JACKIE WALORSKI

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2016

  Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Grissom Middle 
School Principal Nathan Boyd, who was recently named the 2016 Indiana 
Middle School Principal of the Year by the Indiana Association of 
School Principals.
  Principals from across Indiana selected Mr. Boyd for this great honor 
due to his commitment to excellence in education and his tireless work 
to give all his students the opportunity to achieve their full 
potential.
  Each year, the IASP recognizes outstanding leaders in education for 
their contributions to the profession and the difference they make in 
students' lives. Since becoming principal of Grissom Middle School in 
2013, Mr. Boyd has been an exemplary educator and administrator. He has 
maintained the school's record of academic achievement and its A rating 
from the Indiana Department of Education. He has introduced innovative 
programs and strategies to motivate and inspire students, including the 
``Grissom Drum Brigade'' and the popular ``Club Honors.'' And he has 
fostered a culture of excellence among the school's teachers to best 
prepare students for the future.
  As principal, Mr. Boyd works each day to create a shared vision and 
purpose that stays true to Grissom Middle School's motto: ``Good, 
Better, Best.'' Under Mr. Boyd's leadership, Grissom Middle School is 
providing students a positive, challenging, and academically-oriented 
learning environment with a focus on building knowledge, reinforcing 
values, and developing a strong sense of self-worth for every student.
  Having received the Indiana Principal of the Year Award, Mr. Boyd 
will represent the Hoosier State at the National Association of 
Secondary School Principals Recognition Program in the Fall of 2017. 
Mr. Boyd's energy and passion for serving his students and his ability 
to inspire enthusiasm in his team distinguish him as an exceptional 
leader. He exemplifies the work ethic and humble leadership for which 
Hoosiers are known, and I am proud that a Hoosier from Indiana's 2nd 
Congressional District will be representing our great state next year.
  Mr. Speaker, I am grateful to Grissom Middle School Principal Nathan 
Boyd for his boundless passion for working with parents, teachers, and 
staff to build a strong community and a bright future for students. I 
am honored to ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Nathan 
Boyd for his tireless dedication and wishing him and everyone at 
Grissom Middle School all the best.

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