[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 144 (Thursday, September 7, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S4264]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO JUSTYN PHILIP KELLER

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, I recognize Justyn Philip Keller, 
the Teacher of the Year for the Florida School for the Deaf and the 
Blind in St. Johns County, FL.
  For high school, Justyn attended the Florida School for the Deaf and 
the Blind after losing his sight in a random incident. He credits his 
teachers and the staff members who helped him learn and get through 
that difficult period of his life.
  Halfway through college, much of Justyn's vision returned. He then 
felt a calling to come home to teach and give back to the community 
that supported him during his time of need. He enjoys teaching visually 
impaired students not only because it is challenging, but because he 
relates to the struggles they are experiencing.
  Justyn teaches math at the Blind Middle School and has taught for 5 
years. He attended Flagler College and the Baptist College of Florida. 
He holds a Florida Visually Impaired K-12 Professional Educator's 
Certificate, is the boys' goalball team assistant coach, and is the 
Young Life Team coordinator.
  I extend my deepest gratitude and best wishes to Justyn for his 
commitment to his students. I look forward to hearing about his 
continued good work in the years to come.

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