[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 118 (Tuesday, July 11, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S2306]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                TRIBUTE TO JEANNIE MITCHELL BAUMGARDNER

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, I recognize Jeannie Mitchell 
Baumgardner, the Gulf County Teacher of the Year from Wewahitchka 
Elementary School in Wewahitchka, FL.
  Jeannie believes each of her students brings positive impacts amongst 
each other and plays an important role in ensuring they are successful. 
She values each day as a new opportunity to prepare her students for 
the challenges they will face throughout their lives.
  Jeannie enthusiastically begins her classes with activities that are 
meant to make learning fun and leaves a lasting impression on her 
students. She finds teaching a fulfilling job, allowing her to impart 
the lessons she has learned to the next generation of leaders.
  Jeannie has been an elementary school teacher since 2018 and teaches 
third grade at Wewahitchka Elementary School. She is a graduate of 
Florida State University.
  I convey my profound appreciation and extend my best wishes to 
Jeannie for her commitment to her students. I look forward to hearing 
about her continued good work in the years to come.

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