[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 51 (Monday, March 25, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1933-S1934]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO NICOLE KENNGOTT

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I honor Nicole Kenngott, the 
Pinellas County teacher of the year from Plumb Elementary School in 
Clearwater, FL.

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  Nicole specializes in deaf studies and special-needs education. She 
uses innovative, research-based teaching methods to educate her 
students. She designs lesson plans to promote continuous learning in a 
teaching environment meant to encourage and inspire her students.
  Nicole works with students to identify their fears in order to foster 
a better growth mindset and develop an enthusiasm for learning. Last 
year, 60 percent of her students earned a level three or higher on the 
State English test, compared to 51 percent in Pinellas County schools.
  Nicole earned her master's degree from Dowling College and has taught 
at Plumb Elementary School for 3 years. She follows a teaching style 
based on a growth mindset and Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, 
Participation, and Success or CHAMPS. She also uses the strategies of 
Advanced Via Individual Determination teaching and restorative 
practices.
  I express my sincere gratitude to Nicole for her commitment to 
helping her students succeed in school. I look forward to learning of 
her continued success in the years to come.

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