[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 49 (Tuesday, March 16, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H1368]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       CONGRATULATING JIM SCHMITT

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Florida (Mr. Rutherford) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. RUTHERFORD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Jim 
Schmitt for being named Teacher of the Year in Duval County.
  Mr. Schmitt received this honor for his work teaching global 
perspectives and research at Mandarin High School.
  Serving as a teacher for 28 years, Mr. Schmitt has dedicated his 
career to improving both student learning and the methods teachers use 
to educate their students.
  During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mr. Schmitt has demonstrated his 
leadership ability by creating a discussion forum for teachers to share 
strategies, ensuring that teachers and students are prepared to learn 
in an in-class or online environment.
  On behalf of the Fourth Congressional District of Florida, I thank 
Mr. Schmitt for his dedication to educating the students of northeast 
Florida and for his commitment to the success of his students and peers 
alike.


                       Congratulating Ali Pressel

  Mr. RUTHERFORD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ms. Ali 
Pressel for being named Teacher of the Year in St. Johns County.

  Ms. Pressel received this honor for her work teaching biology and 
agriculture at Creekside High School.
  As a teacher for more than 15 years, Ms. Pressel worked tirelessly to 
help bring exciting educational opportunities in STEM to her students 
and to encourage them to engage their curiosity.
  The philosophy that guides Ms. Pressel's work is that all students 
should have limitless opportunities to make connections in their 
communities through exploration and discovery.
  On behalf of the Fourth Congressional District of Florida, I thank 
Ms. Pressel for her dedication to educating the students of northeast 
Florida and for her commitment to the success of her students and peers 
alike.


                     Congratulating Kristan Cronin

  Mr. RUTHERFORD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ms. 
Kristan Cronin for being named Teacher of the Year in Nassau County.
  Ms. Cronin received this honor for her work teaching fourth grade 
math, science, and social studies at Wildlight Elementary School.
  Ms. Cronin has been a teacher for 17 years and is committed to 
guiding her students as they recognize and develop their talents and 
abilities. Ms. Cronin creates a hands-on work environment for her 
students to succeed, develops a love for knowledge, and helps them 
apply what they have learned to everyday life.
  On behalf of the Fourth Congressional District of Florida, I thank 
Ms. Cronin for her dedication to educating the students of northeast 
Florida and for her commitment to the success of her students and peers 
alike.

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