[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 29, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E622-E623]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING MRS. JENNIFER AINSWORTH

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                             HON. TOM RICE

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2014

  Mr. RICE of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
one of our nation's finest teachers, Mrs. Jennifer Ainsworth of Horry 
County, South Carolina.
  Mrs. Ainsworth was recently named South Carolina's 2014-2015 Teacher 
of the Year for her exemplary work at Socastee High School,

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where she teaches and mentors mild to moderate special needs students. 
Drawing from the inspiration of her late-mother, grandmother, and late-
class assistant, Mrs. Ainsworth prepares her students for their future 
by teaching them life and work skills so they can be productive 
citizens.
  Mrs. Ainsworth attributes her success to unconditional love, hard 
work, and her dedication to making a difference in her students' lives.
  Too often, people focus on the broken portions of our education 
system. We must recognize and celebrate our educators that go above-
and-beyond their job duties, like Mrs. Ainsworth.
  Our nation's teachers, especially our special education teachers, 
dedicate their lives to enriching the lives of our children. Mr. 
Speaker, I applaud Mrs. Ainsworth, and all of our country's educators, 
for their selfless commitment to our country's future.

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