[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 79 (Monday, May 13, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S2785]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO JESSICA WOOD

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I recognize Jessica Wood, the 
Monroe County Teacher of the Year from Key West High School in Key 
West, FL.
  Jessica teaches Advanced Placement biology and biology and is the 
science department chair. Her work has an impact on the entire school 
as she leads the school's recycling club efforts and serves as a 
sponsor for Keys to Be the Change, a school club focused on developing 
student character through service.
  Jessica also works with members of outside agencies to read to 
younger students and promote substance abuse prevention outreach 
throughout the community. The main thing that inspires Jessica as an 
educator is the ability to effect positive change on her students by 
serving as a role model and to continue learning herself.
  Jessica is active in her field, working on her pedagogy and assisting 
others. She has held numerous professional development trainings at her 
school and throughout the school district. She has been a part of the 
STEM fair and is also a member of the building level planning team.
  I extend my best wishes to Jessica for her work as a teacher and look 
forward to learning of her continued success in the years to 
come.

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