[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 13, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S1842]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO HEATHER RAWLINS

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I am honored to recognize 
Heather Rawlins, the Levy County Teacher of the Year from Chiefland 
Elementary School in Chiefland, FL.
  Heather works closely with her colleagues in order to solve problems 
and coach them in the best teaching practices for students. She strives 
to continue her professional growth through instructional and 
educational leadership and earned several recognitions for her teaching 
abilities throughout her career.
  Heather has taught for 10 years at various elementary schools 
throughout Florida and currently is a reading coach at Chiefland 
Elementary School, focusing on the iReady curriculum for her students. 
She also coaches teachers on the best practices for professional 
development in English Language Arts blocks.
  Heather graduated summa-cum laude from Flagler College with two 
bachelor of arts degrees, elementary education--K-6--with ESOL 
endorsement and deaf education--K-12--in 2009. She also graduated 
summa-cum laude from Saint Leo University with her master of education 
degree, educational leadership in 2015.
  I am thankful for the commitment Heather has given to her students 
and teachers throughout her career. I convey my best wishes to her on 
receiving this award and wish her continued success in the coming 
years.

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