[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 21, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S4344]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO KRISTA STANLEY

 Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, today I honor Krista Stanley, the 
Okeechobee County Teacher of the year from Yearling Middle School in 
Okeechobee, FL.
  Krista is a sixth grade teacher and has taught at Yearling Middle 
School for the past 4 years. She serves as the school math 
representative, a mentor for new teachers, and facilitates professional 
development focusing on standards based instruction. Krista was 
previously named the Project One New Teacher of the Year for Okeechobee 
County in 2016.
  Krista believes that all students can learn if they are given the 
opportunity to do so in the classroom. She is appreciative of her 
students and cares for them, considering them to be the reason for her 
success as a teacher.
  Throughout the school year, Krista provides her students with the 
tools they need to be successful and dedicates each day to helping them 
in any way she can. Reflecting her commitment, in 2019, 86 percent of 
Krista's students earned a proficient score on the Florida State 
Assessment.
  I extend my best wishes to Krista for her tireless efforts and care 
she gives to her students. I look forward to hearing of her continued 
good work in the years to come.

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