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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Susan Wild spoke on the House floor to recognize an educator from Pennsylvania’s 7th congressional district in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week: Mr. Mark Lavine from the Panther Valley School District.
“Mr. Lavine epitomizes the dedication of so many educators across PA-07 who foster a lifelong love for learning in our kids,” said Congresswoman Susan Wild. “This week and every week, thank a teacher who made a difference in your life, your child’s life, or a loved one’s life—someone like Panther Valley’s Mr. Lavine.”
About Mr. Mark Lavine:
Mr. Mark Lavine has been an educator in the Panther Valley School District in Carbon County for more than two decades, teaching sixth-grade math, coaching high school football, advising the academic quiz challenge team, and mentoring new staff. He is one of many educators across the communities of Pennsylvania’s 7th district whose dedication, compassion, and hard work deserve recognition during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 8 – May 12, 2023).
Click HERE to watch the entirety of Rep. Wild’s floor speech or see a transcript below:
“As Teacher Appreciation Week draws to a close, I’m thrilled to recognize one of the many educators who has made an incredible impact on the lives of kids in my community: Mr. Mark Lavine from the Panther Valley School District.
“A sixth-grade math teacher, Mr. Lavine has been a Panther Valley educator for 21 years. His love for teaching and mentoring extends beyond the classroom as the high school football coach, advisor for the academic quiz challenge, and organizer of school Spirit Day.
“Hardworking and compassionate, Mr. Lavine doubled the size of his math classes to cover for a colleague on a leave of absence, TWICE. He’s known as the “big brother” on staff as a mentor to new teachers, and his energy inspires a love and curiosity for math in his students.
“Mr. Lavine epitomizes the dedication of so many educators across PA-7 who foster a lifelong love for learning in our kids.
“This week and every week, thank a teacher who made a difference in your life, your child’s life, or a loved one’s life. Someone like Panther Valley’s Mr. Lavine.”
Information provided to TVL by:
Olivia Taylor-Puckett
