[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 197 (Thursday, December 13, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H10190]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CONGRATULATING EDUCATOR JENNIFER ALBERT

  (Mr. RUTHERFORD asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RUTHERFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Jennifer 
Albert from Fernandina Beach, Florida, for winning the Milken Educator 
Award.
  This award recognizes innovative teachers, principals, and education 
specialists around the country who have made exceptional contributions 
to their profession.
  Ms. Albert teaches science and math to fifth graders at Emma Love 
Hardee Elementary School in Nassau County, and was the only teacher in 
the State of Florida chosen for this prestigious award.
  Our educators are tasked with the awesome responsibility of teaching 
the next generation of Americans, and Ms. Albert has inspired all of us 
with her creativity and commitment to student achievement.
  Her use of small groups, project-based learning, and games even, has 
elevated her class to 81 percent proficiency in science, and 79 percent 
proficiency in math. These are impressive numbers to speak to the 
success of her positive and innovative techniques.
  On behalf of the Fourth District of Florida and the students and 
parents of Emma Love Hardee Elementary School, I want to thank Ms. 
Albert for her lifelong dedication to excellence in the classroom, and 
congratulations on receiving the recognition she so well deserves.

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