[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 158 (Thursday, September 28, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S4749]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO SUNDAI WASTON GRILLO

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, I recognize Sundai Waston Grillo, 
the Collier County Teacher of the Year from Gulf Coast High School in 
Naples, FL.
  Sundai believed she would have a career in nonprofit work after 
graduating from college. Instead, her time on the University of Florida 
Gators Volleyball team offered her an opportunity to continue her 
playing career in Asturias, Spain. While there, she lived across the 
street from a school and began working with children to develop their 
English language skills. It was there that she found her passion for 
educating others.
  After Sundai returned to the United States, she began working at her 
alma mater, teaching English and reading to English language learners. 
Sundai serves as the literacy coach at Gulf Coast High School. She 
graduated with her bachelor's degree in public relations and image 
management from the University of Florida in 2013 and was a 4-year 
letterman for the Gators Volleyball team.
  I extend my deepest gratitude and best wishes to Sundai 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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