[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 103 (Wednesday, June 19, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S3839]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO KAYLA PATTON

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I recognize Kayla Patton, the 
DeSoto County Teacher of the Year from West Elementary School in 
Arcadia City, FL.
  Kayla says that the most challenging part of teaching is finding 
creative ways to motivate the uninterested students. However, this can 
lead to the most rewarding part of her job: watching a student realize 
they are able to do the work. Kayla implements a unique technique in 
her fourth grade writing class. She asks her students to translate what 
they see into words and then compose the visual objects into an essay.
  Maintaining perseverance, self-criticism, innovation, and orderliness 
in work are Kayla's keys to success. She says that channeling her 
student's energy is what takes them from average to great.
  I extend my sincere thanks and gratitude to Kayla for her dedication 
to her students and look forward to hearing of her continued good work 
in the coming years.

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