[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 144 (Thursday, September 7, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S4265]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO JESSICA ODOM

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, I recognize Jessica Odom, the Baker 
County Teacher of the Year from Baker County Middle School in 
Macclenny, FL.
  Jessica works daily to develop lesson plans that make learning 
enjoyable for her students. In her science classes, she engages her 
students in physics and works with them as the school's Science, 
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Club coach.
  Jessica credits her family and friends for helping her become a 
teacher. They motivate her to develop engaging curriculum that allow 
her students to be successful. With their support, she received this 
important recognition from her peers.
  Jessica has taught sixth and seventh grade science at Baker County 
Middle School for the past 7 years and is on the campus tech support 
team. She earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education from the 
University of North Florida and her master's degree in educational 
leadership from American University. She served as a food service 
specialist in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves from 2008-2016 at Naval 
Station Mayport.
  I extend my deepest gratitude and best wishes to Jessica 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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