[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 99 (Wednesday, June 7, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E534]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING INSIDE OUT ACADEMY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Inside Out Academy. The leaders of Inside Out Academy--Samuel and 
LaKenya Evans, have shown what can be done through hard work, 
dedication, and a desire to make a difference. This powerful team are 
both veterans of education and have had a love for education since high 
school. They tirelessly serve the rural MS Delta through education that 
is both challenging and fun.
  LaKenya Evans is an eighteen-year veteran educator who has lived in 
the Mississippi Delta her entire life. The first twelve years of her 
career were spent in the classroom teaching grades spanning from first 
to twelfth. Having taught several courses, reading and career discovery 
are two she deems most rewarding for her career because of the 
immediate joy and benefits to her students. LaKenya has earned both a 
Bachelor of Science and Master of Education in Elementary Education, as 
well as an Educational Specialist in Educational Administration and 
Supervision. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree from Belhaven 
University. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, 
Incorporated, Mississippi Professional Educators, National Education 
Association, and Mississippi Literary Association.
  Dr. Samuel C. Evans, Jr. was born and reared in the Mississippi Delta 
and is a product of Greenville Public School District. After high 
school, he attended Delta State University in Cleveland, MS, where he 
received a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. He is a twenty-
seven-year veteran in K-12 public education and has given all his years 
of service to the Mississippi Delta. He is an active member of Omega 
Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, Mississippi Profession of Educators, 
and National Educators Association.
  The mission of Inside Out Academy promotes academic, social, and 
emotional growth among youths by cultivating knowledge through 
creativity, cultural awareness, career exploration, college 
preparation, and character development.
  This dynamic duo firmly believes children are the seeds of hope for 
our tomorrow and believe in the power that they hold and know that they 
will mold future generations to come. At Inside Out Academy, they are 
dedicated to give them the support they need to shape them into leaders 
of the future. They are committed to engaging them in activities that 
build communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity 
skills. They seek to develop partnerships with community agencies, 
organizations, and schools to provide resources for prevention of 
social issues such as bullying, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, sexual 
promiscuity, discrimination, economic deprivation, financial 
illiteracy, and obesity.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Inside Out 
Academy for their dedication, leadership, advocacy, and creativity in 
education. Their selfless service to their communities and the Rural MS 
Delta Region is commended.

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