[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 13, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S1841]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO DONELLE EVENSEN

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I recognize Donelle Evensen, 
the Flagler County Teacher of the Year from Rymfire Elementary School 
in Palm Coast, Fl.
  After receiving this award, Donelle said, ``It makes me feel like I 
may have accomplished what I've set out to do and that's increase 
student achievement and increase support for our teachers and make them 
feel like they' re valued and are appreciated for what they do every 
day.'' She tries each day to plan different ways to inspire and excite 
students and teachers at her school.
  Donelle previously spent 10 weeks backpacking through nine European 
countries with her husband. This experience served as a reminder of 
life back home and how we treat those around us and the true value of 
all lives. She has brought this reflection to her classroom to share 
with her students.
  Donelle has been an educator for 13 years and currently is the 
literacy coach for kindergarten through sixth grade at her school. She 
earned her master's degree in elementary reading and literacy from 
Walden University in 2008 and her master's certification in educational 
leadership from Stetson University in 2017.
  I express my sincere thanks and appreciation to Donelle for her 
devotion to her students and look forward to hearing of her continued 
success in her future endeavors.

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