[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 34 (Friday, February 28, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E276]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


RECOGNIZING JANA PAVLUS AS THE 2015 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA TEACHER OF 
                                THE YEAR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 28, 2014

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Ms. Jana 
Pavlus as the 2015 Escambia County, Florida Teacher of the Year. An 
outstanding educator, Ms. Pavlus has been an inspiration to her 
students, her colleagues, and her community, and I am proud to 
recognize her success and myriad of achievements.
   Ms. Jana Pavlus graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of 
Mobile in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Religion and Psychology. 
She began her teaching career in 2008 in Northwest Florida's Escambia 
County School District. After serving as a substitute teacher, as well 
as a Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) math tutor, Ms. 
Pavlus joined the faculty at Woodham Middle School, located in 
Pensacola, Florida, in 2010, where she currently serves as a seventh 
grade science teacher.
   Ms. Pavlus not only believes that community involvement is critical 
in fostering a love and value of education in each student, but she 
understands and values the critical role she plays in the journey and 
professional development of her students. Throughout her teaching 
career, Ms. Pavlus has shown an unwavering commitment to inspiring her 
students and pushing them to their highest potential. In addition to 
helping students grasp difficult scientific theories, Ms. Pavlus also 
recognizes the importance of strong communications skills in improving 
critical thinking and is constantly challenging her students to 
understand why writing, analysis, and mathematics are important not 
only in other areas of study, but particularly in the study of science.
   The dedication and commendable work Ms. Pavlus demonstrates as an 
educator has not gone unnoticed. She was awarded the Woodham Middle 
School Teacher of the Year for 2013-2014 and was one of a few teachers 
invited to attend a Capturing Kids' Hearts Workshop, which has 
influenced her teaching style and strengthened her connection with her 
students.
   Mr. Speaker, Northwest Florida has been blessed with an abundance of 
exemplary educators who constantly strive to empower as well as teach 
their students, and it is a privilege to recognize Ms. Jana Pavlus as 
the 2015 Escambia County, Florida Teacher of the Year. My wife Vicki 
joins me in congratulating Ms. Pavlus and thanking her for her 
commitment to serving the students and families of the Northwest 
Florida community. We wish her all the best for continued success.

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