[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 176 (Thursday, December 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1869]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING JOHN HERBER AS PEOPLE MAGAZINE'S TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 12, 2013

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. 
John Herber of Northwest Florida for being named ``Teacher of the 
Year'' by People Magazine. Mr. Herber was one of only six teachers 
throughout the United States that was bestowed this honor. For fifteen 
years, Mr. Herber has been an inspiration to his students, his 
colleagues, and his community, and I am pleased to recognize his 
commitment and dedication to molding the minds of our Nation's future 
leaders.
  A native of Tomahawk, Wisconsin, Mr. Herber earned his teaching 
degree from the University of West Florida in Elementary Education. 
Ever since, his passion for education has only grown, along with the 
tremendous impact he has made on the Northwest Florida community. Mr. 
Herber has served the students and families of Escambia County, Florida 
at Lincoln Park, Warrington, Brentwood, and Weis Elementary Schools. 
For the past seven years, he has taught fifth-graders at Oakcrest 
Elementary School.
  Mr. Herber creates an enjoyable environment for learning. His 
classroom, adorned with science experiments, is evidence of his unique 
hands-on approach. His pupils' enthusiasm and passion for learning are 
a testament to Mr. Herber's talent and leadership. Outside of the 
classroom, Mr. Herber dedicates time on the football field as a school 
football coach. There is no question that the amount of time and energy 
Mr. Herber invests in the school and his students has contributed to 
the school's high ratings and improved student performance.
  The superb quality and effectiveness of the schools in Northwest 
Florida can no doubt be credited to educators like Mr. Herber. He 
understands the invaluable role teachers serve in the lives of their 
students, and blessed with the support of his wife Sammi, he possesses 
an unwavering commitment to excellence.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am privileged 
to recognize John Herber's achievements in teaching and elementary 
education. My wife Vicki and I wish Mr. Herber and his wife continued 
success.

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