[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 104 (Thursday, June 4, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E514-E515]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING CASHONEY CARTER

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 4, 2020

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable leader, Ms. Cashoney Carter of Jefferson County.
  Ms. Cashoney Carter has 12 years of educational experience in the 
Jefferson County School District. She is a graduate of Tougaloo College 
with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, a Masters of Arts in 
Teaching from Alcorn State University, a Masters of Education in 
Curriculum and Instruction from Strayer University and is currently 
pursuing an

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advanced degree at Arkansas State University.
  During Ms. Carter's educational career, she has been an elementary 
school teacher in the areas of English and History. She also served as 
an Instructional Coach before joining the administrative team as an 
Assistant Principal in 2017.
  Mrs. Cashoney Carter has been involved in many professional 
memberships along her journey including, the National Council for 
Social Studies and Mississippi Association of Educators in conjunction 
with the Jefferson County Association of Educators where she serves as 
the local representative. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta 
Sorority, Incorporated and the President of the Nubian Social Aid and 
Pleasure Club. Her most treasured role is being the mother of Harley 
Elizabeth.
  Ms. Cashoney Carter believes in her students and believes that the 
student's growth is the most important aspect of learning. She believes 
that visibility, teamwork, and collaboration between home and school 
promotes a school culture that empowers students to reach their 
academic and personal goals while becoming educated young adults.
  The Jefferson County School District is pleased to announce that Ms. 
Cashoney Carter has been appointed as principal of the Jefferson County 
Upper Elementary School for the 2020-2021 school year.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. 
Cashoney Carter for her dedication and remarkable works.

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