[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9995]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING INDIANA'S RURAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR JAMES WILDERMUTH

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                          HON. JACKIE WALORSKI

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 27, 2017

  Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor North Miami 
Community Schools agriculture teacher James Wildermuth on being named 
Indiana's Rural Teacher of the Year.
  Since 2004, the Indiana Small and Rural Schools Association has been 
recognizing exemplary teachers from small and rural towns across our 
state. Mr. Wildermuth is well deserving of this high honor. He truly 
embodies the characteristics of an exceptional Hoosier educator who has 
had a profound impact on student achievement, serves as a collaborating 
member of the greater rural community, fosters valuable learning among 
his students, and exemplifies leadership in a way that should inspire 
us all.
  Mr. Wildermuth has taught for 17 years, including the last four at 
North Miami Community Schools. In addition to his remarkable 
accomplishments and sterling reputation as a teacher, Mr. Wildermuth 
serves as the district advisor for the local Future Farmers of America 
Program. Given his dedication to his students and the rural community 
as a whole, it is no surprise that he stood out among more than 6,000 
Hoosier teachers in over 70 school districts considered for this 
prestigious award.
  I am grateful that North Miami students have Mr. Wildermuth as a role 
model and mentor. With his kind spirit and innovative teaching style, 
he is sure to keep his students engaged and focused not only on the 
lesson at hand but also on how the knowledge and skills they learn each 
day will benefit them in their future. Mr. Wildermuth is a gifted 
educator in many ways, and his ability to connect with his students and 
enlighten them beyond the standard curriculum is where he truly makes a 
difference. He uplifts his students and teaches them how to grow as 
individuals with the confidence to succeed. He is a true inspiration to 
young Hoosiers and a truly valued leader in our community.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of 2nd District Hoosiers, I want to thank Mr. 
Wildermuth for all he has done to educate, support, and guide his 
students on the path to achievement. It is a privilege to represent 
teachers like Mr. Wildermuth who help make our communities vibrant and 
our children's futures bright

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