Congratulating Dr. Mulatu Lemma and Ms. Megan Heberle

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate two incredible teachers and mentors, Dr. Mulatu Lemma of Savannah, Georgia, and Ms. Megan Heberle of Savannah, Georgia.

Dr. Lemma received a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring, or PAESMEM, and Ms. Megan Heberle received one of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, or the PAEMST.

PAESMEM and PAEMST are both administered by the National Science Foundation on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

These awards recognize outstanding teaching and mentoring efforts that enhance the participation and retention of individuals who might not otherwise have considered or had access to opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, or STEM.

Each awardee receives a certificate signed by the President, a $10,000 award from NSF, and a trip to Washington, DC.

Because of his wealth of knowledge, Dr. Lemma was designated as a Distinguished Professor through Savannah State University in 2011.

In 2013, he received the prestigious title of Georgia Professor of the Year and recently became one of the most awarded professors in the state of Georgia.

Ms. Heberle has also excelled at teaching science and coordinated the scientific research program at Islands High School for six years.

Currently, she teaches Scientific Research and Zoology to 9th through 12th grade students. STEM fields are critical to our nation's health and prosperity, so it is imperative to have leaders like Dr. Lemma and Ms. Heberle guiding and supporting our leaders of tomorrow.

They both have made an everlasting impact on countless students, and I know they will continue to inspire many more. I am thankful for Dr. Lemma and Ms. Heberle's steadfast commitment to their students.

I wish them both the best of luck in the years to come

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