[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 21, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S4343]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO AMANDA JONES-CARLSON

 Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, today I recognize Amanda Jones-
Carlson, the Gilchrist County Teacher of the Year at Trenton Elementary 
School in Trenton, FL.
  Amanda considers it an absolute honor to be named Teacher of the Year 
for her school district. She views her students as her inspiration, 
believing that making a difference in just one of their lives motivates 
her to be the best teacher she can be.
  To her, seeing one of her students grasp a difficult or complex 
concept is what makes Amanda's job worthwhile. She believes the best 
part about teaching students is not just the chance to see them learn, 
but to watch their excitement grow for the entire learning process.
  Amanda teaches first grade at Trenton Elementary School and has 
taught in Gilchrist County for 8 years.
  I offer my sincere thanks and appreciation to Amanda for her 
dedication to her students. I look forward to hearing of her continued 
success in the coming years.

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