[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 76 (Thursday, May 10, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S2619]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO HEATHER PHILLIPS

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I commend Heather Phillips, 
the Okaloosa County Teacher of the Year from Bluewater Elementary 
School in Niceville, FL.
  Heather knows that being an educator is never predictable, and she 
thrives on the ever-changing nature of her profession. Heather was 
humbled to be considered among such an immensely talented group of 
educators and considers it an honor to represent her school, and 
district, as its Teacher of the Year.
  She loves seeing the world through the eyes of children and allows 
their energy to influence her focus on what truly matters. Her teaching 
experiences in Japan and Hong Kong helped her appreciate diversity, and 
she works to implement these experiences in the classroom.
  Heather is a 15-year educator who currently teaches fourth grade. She 
is an active member of her church in Niceville and enjoys being part of 
the community.
  I am pleased to congratulate Heather for her dedication to teaching 
her students. I extend my best wishes to Heather and look forward to 
learning of her continued success in her future endeavors.

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