[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 158 (Thursday, September 28, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S4748]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO TRACY CLAUSON

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, I recognize Tracy Clauson, the St. 
Johns County Teacher of the Year from Sebastian Middle School in St. 
Augustine, FL.
  Tracy works with other teachers in developing support sessions that 
acclimate them into the classroom. She sets high expectations to be 
successful and ensures their students learn to the best of their 
abilities.
  Tracy created and hosted development training programs for her fellow 
educators, emphasizing student engagement and classroom management. Her 
work with the Professional Development Certification Program and 
clinical educational training offers the best opportunity for their 
students' success during the school year.
  Tracy teaches seventh and eighth grade Spanish at Sebastian Middle 
School. She has more than 12 years of teaching experience in reading 
and in English, Spanish, and English for speakers of other languages 
classes. Tracy also serves as district lead for middle school Spanish 
and participated in the 2022-2023 Instructional Literacy Coach Academy.
  I extend my deepest gratitude and best wishes to Tracy 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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