[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 64 (Thursday, April 19, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S2319]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO CHASEY NIEBRUGGE

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I recognize Chasey Niebrugge, 
the Lee County Teacher of the Year from River Hall Elementary School in 
Alva, FL.
  Chasey was named Teacher of the Year because she encompasses all the 
components of a model teacher. Described as talented, innovative, and 
committed to expanding learning beyond the classroom, she changed the 
intensive intervention/exceptional student education program at her 
school from a program that lacked resources and true inclusion 
practices to a program that is thriving. Students who were struggling 
are now flourishing.
  Her II/ESE students are a huge part of the school's family and are 
included in all activities they are able to attend. She creates an 
engaging, differentiated, and safe classroom environment where her 
students are expected to do their personal best. Chasey believes that 
continuing her own learning outside of her classroom is extremely 
important and a large part of her success as a teacher.
  Chasey feels that every single day is a new opportunity for a child 
to learn. As an educator, she believes it is her responsibility to 
provide the best learning experience for her students. She has always 
wanted to teach, believing this to be her passion and that she is meant 
to be with her students.
  Chasey is a graduate from Estero High School and is a former 
basketball and softball athlete. She is the intensive intervention/
exceptional student education teacher at River Hall Elementary School.
  I express my sincere thanks and appreciation to Chasey and offer my 
best wishes on her future endeavors.

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