[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 141 (Friday, September 1, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E805-E806]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING SCOTT MacLEOD

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 1, 2023

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Scott 
MacLeod upon his retirement as an English and Journalism teacher from 
San Marin High School. Scott dedicated more than 2 decades to educating 
and mentoring students.
  Earning his bachelor's degree in philosophy from Harvard, Scott 
MacLeod spent 20 years working in marketing and advertising, including 
as Senior Vice President at J. Walter Thompson and DDB Worldwide. After 
a cancer diagnosis and recovery, Scott shifted career paths and entered 
public service, where he discovered his passion for education. He 
worked with at-risk youth in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San 
Francisco, California before becoming the Director of Development for 
Breakthrough Collaborative, a National nonprofit

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supporting low-income students on the path to college. Motivated by the 
transformative work he witnessed through this nonprofit work, Scott 
enrolled in night school at the University of San Francisco to earn his 
master's degree and teaching credential.
  Over the past 17 years, Scott has taught Advanced Placement and 
Honors English courses and built an award-winning journalism program at 
San Marin High School in Novato, California. Drawing from his 
background in philosophy, Scott developed a philosophical inquiry 
approach to writing and critical thinking. He also coached the National 
High School Ethics Bowl team, created the school's first sophomore 
speech competition, and received a plethora of accolades, including 
most recently, the 2023 Teacher of the Year Award. Scott is beloved by 
his students, who, years after graduation, still recount how impactful 
his guidance and unwavering faith were to their education journey.
  Outside the classroom, Scott is an active snowboarder and mountain 
biker, and he plays guitar and bass for his rock band, The Role Models. 
He is married to Linda Kislingbury, a Drama teacher at San Marin High 
School.
  Scott MacLeod exemplifies what it means to be a public servant. Mr. 
Speaker, I respectfully ask that you join me in expressing gratitude to 
Scott for his enduring commitment to teaching, and extending heartfelt 
congratulations on his retirement and best wishes for years to come.

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