[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8077]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                        HONORING KARRIE COULTER

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 7, 2016

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Karrie Coulter of 
Marin County, California, for her selection as the Teacher of the Year 
at the 2016 Golden Bell Awards Ceremony, presented by the Marin County 
Office of Education in collaboration with the Marin County School Board 
Association and other local civic organizations. Ms. Coulter has 
dedicated more than 15 years to educating students in San Rafael City 
Schools and is currently a 2nd grade teacher at Short Elementary School 
in San Rafael.
  A skilled teacher and proven leader, Ms. Coulter helped shape the 
direction of Short when it reopened in 2012. The school uses the Guided 
Language Acquisition Design (GLAD) model to serve its students, an 
innovative approach that Ms. Coulter championed to better serve its 
multilingual students.
  Ms. Coulter believes in the potential of each child, and works hard 
so they can achieve success. She sets a high bar in her classroom, 
while ensuring students feel respected and heard. Along with responding 
to individuals' needs in the classroom, she also employs data analysis 
and evaluates patterns outside of class to better track and promote 
students' progress.
  The Golden Bell Awards celebrate public education in Marin County by 
recognizing outstanding teachers and supportive community partners. 
Each year, they select an exemplary educator, classified employee, 
teacher, and trustee for recognition.
  Mr. Speaker, it is therefore fitting that we honor and thank Karrie 
Coulter for her contributions to students and public education in Marin 
County and California.

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