[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 57 (Tuesday, April 2, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S2186]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO SHELLI RHODEN

 Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, today I recognize Shelli Rhoden, 
the Baker County Teacher of the Year from Baker High School in Glen St. 
Mary, FL.
  Shelli was shocked and humbled to be named teacher of the year and 
considers it to be a great honor. Originally a civil engineer, Shelli 
became a teacher because she wanted to have more interaction with the 
local youth and influence their growth. She enjoys the opportunity to 
build relationships with her students and says that while it can be 
challenging, seeing their success makes it worthwhile.
  Each of her students come to class with different academic and 
emotional needs. Shelli tries to meet with them individually, but knows 
they can be distracted with life outside of the classroom. Though she 
finds this frustrating, humbling, and heartbreaking, she also finds the 
relationship and their questions fulfilling and always worth the 
effort.
  Shelli is a math and science teacher and she teaches pre-calculus, 
algebra 2, and physics. Aside from teaching, Shelli cochairs the 
Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports, PBIS, team and 
cosponsors the Mu Alpha Theta math honor society.
  I convey my sincere thanks and gratitude to Shelli for her work with 
her students over the years and look forward to hearing of her 
continued success.

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