[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 64 (Thursday, April 19, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S2318]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO AMY GRIMM

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I honor Amy Grimm, the St. 
Johns County Teacher of the Year from Julington Creek Elementary School 
in St. Johns, FL.
  Amy was named Teacher of the Year for the second time, previously 
winning the award in the 2002-2003 school year. She enjoys teaching 
first grade students because of the wonder and joy they experience. She 
always says first grade is a magical year.
  According to Amy, first graders are excited about learning. She saw 
much growth in her students this year as they became readers. They come 
to her classroom dependent and blossom into confident learners by the 
end of the year.
  Amy is a mentor to other teachers and believes in developing and 
supporting the whole child and takes a thematic approach in her 
classroom. It is not uncommon for her to also be seen at her students' 
extracurricular activities supporting and cheering them on.
  Amy graduated from Frostburg State University in Maryland with a 
bachelor's degree in early childhood and elementary education. She has 
22 years of teaching experience, all within the St. Johns County School 
District. She began her teaching career with the school district in 
1995 at Ketterlinus Elementary School as a first grade/title I teacher. 
She has been with Julington Creek Elementary School since 1998 and is 
working toward her gifted endorsement.
  I offer my best wishes to Amy for her tireless work and dedication to 
her students. I look forward to hearing of her continued success in the 
years ahead.

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