[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 130 (Thursday, July 23, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S4466]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO LEENA HALL-YOUNG

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I am pleased to honor Leena 
Hall-Young, the Duval County Teacher of the Year at Raines High School 
in Jacksonville, FL.
  Leena is a tenth grade language arts teacher at Raines High School 
where she considers her role as a teacher to be a facilitator in 
releasing every child's potential. Superintendent Diana Greene 
describes Leena as a vibrant and talented educator who has dedicated 
her career to her students. Leena is credited with fostering a 
professional learning environment for her colleagues. Under her 
leadership, her school has seen reading proficiency rates increase by 
double digits.
  Leena is the chairwoman of the English language arts department and 
helps to create learning opportunities for her colleagues by supporting 
first year teachers. She also participates in Duval County's Innovative 
Educator Program.
  I extend my best wishes and thanks to Leena for her passion as a 
teacher, and I look forward to learning of her continued good 
work.

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