[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 76 (Thursday, May 10, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S2618]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO JOAN KENNETT

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I honor Joan Kennett, the 
Walton County Teacher of the Year from South Walton High School in 
Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
  Joan was in shock and humbled after she was named Teacher of the 
Year. She considers it an honor and privilege to represent every 
teacher and student in Walton County. She is a mentor to other teachers 
and an advocate for developing best classroom practices.
  In the spring of 2017, Joan's students scored 97 percent and ranked 
fifth Statewide on the biology State test. She has also been awarded 
grants from Walton Education Foundation and the National Defense 
Industrial Association ACCELerator Program to enrich students in 
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
  Besides helping her students in the classroom, Joan also assists with 
various school organizations. Joan motivates student leaders within the 
school and community as the Student Government Association sponsor and 
helps with projects such as the Senior Citizen Prom.
  Joan earned her bachelor of science degree from Kennesaw State 
College and received her gifted credentials from West Georgia State 
College. She has taught in Georgia, Indiana, and Florida, and has now 
taught biology for 27 years, with 5 years at South Walton High School.
  I congratulate Joan for receiving this important recognition after 
decades of teaching. I express my best wishes to her and look forward 
to hearing of her continued success in the years to come.

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