[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 18 (Monday, February 1, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E84]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING MS. BRIANA McCREARY AS THE ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA TEACHER 
                              OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. MATT GAETZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 1, 2021

  Mr. GAETZ. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Ms. Briana McCreary as 
the Escambia County Teacher of the Year. For eight years, Ms. McCreary 
has served Montclair Elementary School with talent, passion, and an 
unwavering commitment to serving her students.
  In Northwest Florida, we are fortunate to have some of the best 
teachers in the Nation. It is recognized that the teaching profession 
is one of the most difficult yet rewarding professions in existence. 
Ms. McCreary has performed her teaching duties exceptionally, while 
also being an active and supportive member of her community.
  Ms. McCreary attended Florida A&M University, where she earned a 
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. She later attended the 
University of West Florida and earned a Master of Arts in Educational 
Leadership.
  Her support and outreach extend far beyond the walls of her classroom 
through her involvement in outreach programs, such as SheCounts. Ms. 
McCreary has served as the Director of this afterschool program since 
August of 2019. The program is for female students in grades three 
through five and is focused on improving their confidence and skills in 
mathematics and STEM courses. I commend her for her steadfast 
willingness to serve those that matter most--the students and youth of 
our Nation.
  For all of her admirable contributions to our community, I am truly 
proud to have Ms. McCreary as a constituent in Florida's First 
Congressional District.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am 
privileged to recognize Ms. Briana McCreary for her many 
accomplishments, and her commitment to excellence, professionalism, 
innovation, and collaboration in the Escambia County School District. I 
thank her for her service, and wish her all the best for her continued 
success.

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