[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 6, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1183]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                     HONORING MS. JENNIFER ELLISON

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 6, 2016

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Jennifer Ellison, who is being honored today by the Napa County Office 
of Education as a 2017 Napa County Teacher of the Year.
  Ms. Ellison, a Napa native, completed both her Bachelor of Arts and 
teaching credential at the California State University, Chico. Ms. 
Ellison then moved back to Napa, where she has taught students from the 
2nd grade through the 9th grade at Vacaville Christian High School, 
Fairfield Christian School, and Phillips Elementary School over the 
past twenty years.
  Ms. Ellison brings an enthusiasm for teaching and a dedication to her 
students to her classroom. Ms. Ellison often works with dual language 
learners and students from low income families, but she takes the time 
to ensure each student has access to the resources and instruction they 
need to succeed. In her classroom, students have the ability to 
explore, learn, and grow. Ms. Ellison works hard to ensure that each 
student is empowered to achieve their dreams.
  Outside the classroom, Ms. Ellison coaches Junior Varsity Volleyball 
and high school Speech and Debate. Even with her busy teaching 
schedule, Ms. Ellison has found time to serve as a Sunday school 
teacher and youth group leader.
  Mr. Speaker, Jennifer Ellison has dedicated her time and talents to 
inspiring students in our community to learn and strive for excellence 
for 20 years. It is therefore fitting and proper that we honor her here 
today.

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