[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 11, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E181]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING BROWARD COUNTY TEACHER OF THE YEAR, MRS. JANE KOSZORU

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                         HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR.

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 11, 2003

  Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mrs. Jane 
Koszoru, the 2003 Broward County Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Koszoru was 
recognized by Broward County for her outstanding professionalism and 
her consistent drive to teach and encourage Broward's children to 
achieve high standards.
  Jane began her career 30 years ago as a teacher at Driftwood Middle 
School in Hollywood, Florida. Soon after, she taught at Coral Springs 
High School, where she stayed for 24 years. She is currently teaching 
at the College Academy at Broward Community College. The College 
Academy is an educational program that is provided, free of charge, to 
certain junior and senior high school students who attend classes with 
college students. At graduation, many of these students can enter a 
university with junior status.
  Mrs. Koszuro grew up in Broward County and graduated from Nova High 
School in Davie, Florida. For Jane, teaching is a family tradition. 
Both her mother and grandmother taught in one-room classrooms in 
Nebraska. To her certain delight, her daughter is currently majoring in 
Education at the University of Florida.
  Not only has Jane had a positive influence on her daughter, but she 
has inspired hundreds of her students. They nicknamed her, ``Mrs. 
Work,'' with good reason, considering she has a reputation for pushing 
her students to the best of their ability. Jane believes that children 
are smarter than they are given credit for and that all they need is 
someone to help them along. She creates high standards in her classroom 
and is constantly motivating her students to challenge themselves. Most 
certainly they are inspired by her own dedication to her career.
  Mr. Speaker, today, we recognize Jane Koszoru for her accomplishments 
and her dedication to the students of Broward County, Florida. We also 
send our congratulations to her on being named the 2003 Broward County 
Teacher of the Year.

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