Students in Sara DenHerder’s third-grade class at Daniel Elementary in Kent had a special visitor read to them last Friday.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, visited with the class and read Dr. Suess’ “Oh, The Places You’ll Go.”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Reichert’s visit was part of Read Across America, a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually and coincides with Dr. Seuss’ birthday, March 2.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“I love to read to the kids,” Reichert said. “I love to come to schools. It is really the perfect time to deliver positive messages.”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The book’s message fit perfectly with the conversation Reichert had with the class before reading.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
He asked the students what they wanted to be when they grow up, which elicited responses including football player, police officer, veterinarian, lawyer, engineer and president.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“All the things you were thinking about doing, you can do,” Reichert said.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Riechert, who grew up in Renton and Kent and attended Kent Junior High (now Mill Creek Middle School) and Kent-Meridian High, said he never imagined he would be a congressman.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Reichert, who makes Auburn his home, was elected to Congress in 2004, after working in law enforcement for 33 years, including eight years as King County Sheriff.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“I was one of the shyest kids in school,” he said. “I would hide because I was afraid the teacher would call on me and I didn’t know all the answers.”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
He told the class now he is comfortable speaking to crowds and often gives speeches.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Reichert fielded questions about his job as a congressman from the inquisitive third-graders. One student asked Reichert if he knew George Washington, to which Reichert replied that he was old, but not that old.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Reichert kept the students engaged while reading the story, walking around the room and pausing to ask questions.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Following the story, Reichert asked the students what they learned from the book and encouraged them to respect and help one another.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“That’s what is going to make our world a better place,” he said.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The visit wrapped up with a class photo with congressman.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The students thanked him for visit with handshakes and hugs.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Daniel Elementary Principal Patty Drobny said it was a treat to have Reichert visit the school.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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