[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 68 (Thursday, April 26, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E876]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING CARRIE BAGNELL AS SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FL 2007 ROOKIE TEACHER 
                              OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 26, 2007

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States 
Congress, it is an honor for me to rise today to recognize Carrie 
Bagnell as Santa Rosa County's Rookie Teacher of the Year.
  Carrie Bagnell joined the Santa Rosa School District in 2006, with a 
background in Elementary Education from Indiana University. Ms. Bagnell 
is currently in her first year of teaching, where she teaches 
kindergarten at West Navarre Primary School in Navarre, FL.
  Throughout her inaugural year of teaching, Carrie Bagnell has gained 
experience and training in phonics, literacy block, classroom 
organization and management, grants, and education of students with 
exceptionalities, ESE. Above all, she has earned the heart and respect 
of her students and the school community. Out of her passion for 
teaching and her love for children, Carrie Bagnell is the positive 
force behind each student's growth of mind, by giving them the 
confidence, knowledge, and inspiration needed to succeed.
  The Rookie Teacher of the Year recognizes one teacher in his or her 
third year or less of teaching, and to be honored as Rookie of the Year 
places Carrie Bagnell among the great teachers in northwest Florida. 
Santa Rosa County is honored to have her as one of its own.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am proud to 
recognize Carrie Bagnell on this outstanding achievement and her 
exemplary service in the Santa Rosa County School District.

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