[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 108 (Friday, June 24, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E673-E674]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING NICOLE REID FOR CARIBBEAN HERITAGE MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 24, 2022

  Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, Nicole Reid was born on the beautiful island 
of Barbados. She migrated to New York at the age of 12,

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where she attended junior high school and then went on to high school. 
Nicole relocated to Florida in 2003 and has an associate degree from 
Valencia Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Transformational 
Christian Ministry from Warner University, a Master of Education, and 
an educational specialist degree in leadership from Grand Canyon 
University.
  Before relocating to Florida in 2003, Ms. Reid served her community 
by teaching a GED program for adults looking to obtain their GED. Ms. 
Reid went on to become the assistant director of said program.
  She has served in education since 2004 in positions varying from 
extended day to paraprofessional, teacher, and currently dean of 
students. Ms. Reid believes that part of her purpose in life is to 
impact the lives of her students. As a teacher, she served as the sixth 
grade chair, sixth grade language arts PLC lead, and as the school's 
positive behavior intervention support coach.
  Currently, Ms. Reid is not only a dean of students, but she also 
oversees the before-school tutoring program and will oversee the summer 
school programs as well. As an educator, Ms. Reid believes that it is 
very important to build positive relationships with students, their 
families, and the community.
  Ms. Reid is an active member of the Caribbean and Floridian 
Association Inc. She served as the recording secretary on the executive 
board from 2015 to 2018 and has been serving as the vice president of 
the organization since 2019.
  Ms. Reid has also served as co-chair for the finance/planning 
committee and was a member of the education committee.
  As a member of the Caribbean and Floridian Association Inc., she has 
participated in many community events and outreach, such as the 
Caribbean Fusion Festival, the annual scholarship/community awards, and 
their annual turkey giveaway.
  Ms. Reid is a strong supporter and has been a dedicated member of the 
Solid Rock Community Church since 2003. She currently serves as a 
minister in the church and as the assistant coordinator for the women's 
ministry. Currently, she serves as the assistant coordinator for the 
Florida State Women Connection Ministry of the Church of God.
  Ms. Reid believes that with God, all things are possible. She is the 
mother of two beautiful angels, Nevaeh and Nyah. After God, they are 
the center of her life.
  In 2020, God blessed her with an adult daughter, Pfalin Burton, who 
came to visit and stayed. She has become a part of her family and home. 
Ms. Reid's beliefs have allowed her to instill in her children that 
education is the key to success. These are the same beliefs that were 
instilled in her by her parents.

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