[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 138 (Tuesday, August 3, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S5711]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO SARAH ANN PAINTER

 Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, I am pleased to recognize Sarah 
Ann Painter as Florida's Teacher of the Year.
  Sarah teaches fifth grade at Eisenhower Elementary School in 
Clearwater, FL, and is in her 18th year of teaching. Passionate about 
inspiring her students to overcome obstacles and find joy in learning. 
Sarah encourages goal setting and collaboration to spark her student's 
desires to achieve success, both inside and outside of the classroom. 
The past year has inspired Sarah to partner with parents to help 
students learn and better connect with their families. She believes 
time spent with family and friends is good for their mental health and 
offers a new perspective for teaching.
  Sarah is the chairperson for the school advisory council, the 
representative for English language arts, and the school liaison for 
the extended school day program. Sarah graduated from the University of 
South Florida with her bachelor's degree in education and earned a 
master's degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of 
Florida.
  I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Sarah for her 
dedication to educating students. I look forward to hearing of her 
continued success in the years to come.

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