February 13, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 28 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING DR. SUSAN ENFIELD AS 2018 NATIONAL SUPERINTENDENT OF THE 
                                  YEAR

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2019

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate Dr. 
Susan Enfield, Superintendent of Highline Public School District on 
being named the 2018 National Superintendent of The Year by the 
National School Foundations Association (NSFA). The award recognizes 
superintendents who through visionary leadership and collaboration, 
develop partnership with their education foundation which grants all 
students the opportunity of success.
  Dr. Enfield has extensive experience in education leadership, having 
served in several leadership roles across three states since 2003. She 
is a former high school teacher of English, Journalism, and English 
Language Learning. Dr. Enfield attended University of California, 
Berkeley before earning master's degrees from both Stanford and Harvard 
University. In addition, she holds a doctorate in Administration, 
Planning, and Social Policy from the Urban Superintendents Program at 
Harvard University. Prior to joining Highline Public Schools in 2012, 
Dr. Enfield served as the Chief Academic Officer, and the Interim 
Superintendent for Seattle Public Schools.
  NSFA selected Dr. Enfield based on her advocacy efforts, commitment 
to her students, and work with the Highline Schools Foundation. During 
her tenure as Superintendent, Dr. Enfield has overseen the renovation 
of school facilities, promoted technology and media literacy, and 
developed a strategic plan to make all Highline public schools 
inclusive and culturally responsive.
  Dr. Enfield's commitment to the students is clear. She has made it 
her mission to know every student by name, strength, and need. Under 
her leadership Highline Public School's high school graduation rates 
continue to improve. Dr. Enfield promotes the teaching of critical 
thinking and problem-solving skills and has made it her mission to 
properly prepare all 19,000 Highline Public School students for the 
future.
  Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I recognize Dr. Enfield 
as the 2018 National Superintendent of The Year and celebrate her 
longtime commitment to education.

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