[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 158 (Thursday, September 29, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H8227]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              2023 ARKANSAS TEACHER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

  (Mr. HILL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the educators of 
central Arkansas who have been named finalists for Arkansas Teacher of 
the Year for 2023.
  This year, Amber Leaton of Bryant High School and Capri Salaam of 
North Little Rock Middle School were recognized for extraordinary 
commitment to their students and enhancing the quality of education 
across central Arkansas.
  These educators have demonstrated their dedication to the success and 
well-being of their students by teaching with innovation while 
promoting character education and civic engagement in the classroom.
  Our educators are vital to the preparation of our future generation. 
I thank these teachers for their exemplary example and profound impact 
in the lives of hundreds of students.
  Later this fall, after classroom visits, the selection committee will 
name the next Teacher of the Year. I wish Amber and Capri well and look 
forward to the long-lasting impressions that they make on their 
students.

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