[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 33 (Thursday, February 26, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E256-E257]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING MS. CATHERINE BEAUDOIN AS THE 2016 OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA 
                          TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 26, 2015

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Ms. 
Catherine Beaudoin as the 2016 Okaloosa County, Florida Teacher of the 
Year. Throughout her time in Okaloosa County, Ms. Beaudoin has served 
her students, her colleagues, and her community as an outstanding 
educator, and I am proud to recognize her success and outstanding 
achievements.
  Ms. Catherine Beaudoin received her Bachelor's Degree in English and 
K-12 Education from Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey, and was 
awarded the Excellent English Major Award for her creativity and strong 
work ethic. Upon graduation, Ms. Beaudoin moved to Okaloosa County, 
Florida, to pursue her career in teaching as a sixth and seventh grade 
Language Arts teacher at Pryor Middle School in Fort Walton Beach.
  During her time as an educator, Ms. Beaudoin has consistently gone 
above and beyond the call of duty, leading her students and serving the 
Northwest Florida community in a myriad of roles. As the Sixth Grade 
SAILS Honor Program Coordinator for the 2013-2014 school year, she 
helped lead and facilitate the only advanced placement program for 
middle school students offered in Okaloosa County. Ms. Beaudoin has 
also served as a member of the Pryor Middle School leadership team, 
taking on the important responsibility of developing and presenting the 
school's Writing Plan to the Assistant Superintendent at the 
Principal's Quarterly Review. In addition, as a strong voice in the 
teaching community, Ms. Beaudoin is a member of several leadership 
groups within the Okaloosa County School district, including the OCSD 
Writing Implementation Group, ELA/Reading Best Practices, and ELA 
Textbook Adoption Committee.
  Aside from her academic leadership, Ms. Beaudoin has helped students 
throughout Okaloosa County, leading numerous extracurricular activities 
as coach of the Fort Walton Beach High School Junior Varsity Girl's 
soccer team and of the Pryor Middle School Girl's soccer team. Building 
on her success coaching soccer, this upcoming spring, Ms. Beaudoin will 
take on a position as coach of both the Boy's and Girl's tennis teams 
at Pryor Middle School.
  Mr. Speaker, teachers are amongst our most valuable public servants, 
and they play an integral role in shaping the future of our Nation. The 
Okaloosa County Teacher of the Year award is a true reflection of Ms. 
Beaudoin's tireless work ethic and steadfast

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dedication to the students of Okaloosa County. She has proven to be 
among the many exceptional teachers in our Nation, and on behalf of the 
United States Congress, I am privileged to recognize Ms. Catherine 
Beaudoin for her accomplishments and her continuing commitment to 
excellence. My wife Vicki joins me in congratulating Ms. Beaudoin as 
the 2016 Okaloosa County, Florida Teacher of the Year and thanking her 
for dedication to serving the students, teachers, and families of the 
Northwest Florida community. We wish her all the best for continued 
success.

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