[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 140 (Thursday, August 6, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S5265]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO MIRANDA HARWOOD

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I recognize Miranda Harwood, 
the Hillsborough County Teacher of the Year from Brooker Elementary 
School in Brandon, FL.
  Miranda teaches fourth grade at Brooker Elementary School and 
considers this award the culmination of the educational career she 
began 14 years ago. Miranda wants her students to know that she cares 
about their education. Since she cannot know what burdens they are 
going through at home, she works to make sure school is a safe and 
caring place for them, whether they are in her classroom or with 
another teacher. She uses testing data to identify her students' 
strengths and weaknesses and builds her lesson plans to fit their 
individual needs.
  Miranda uses humor and motivational activities to keep her students 
engaged throughout the school year. Her class votes on a Student of the 
Month and chooses rewards and consequences. She also hosts a Monday 
Math Club for her top students and afterschool sessions on Wednesdays 
and Thursdays for those below their grade level on State exams or on 
the bubble between passing and not passing.
  I offer my sincere gratitude to Miranda for her good work and 
dedication to her students. I look forward to hearing of her continued 
success in the years to come.

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