[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 188 (Tuesday, November 14, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5502]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO NICOLETTE BARONE

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, I recognize Nicolette Barone, the 
Hillsborough County Teacher of the Year from Oak Park Elementary School 
in Tampa, FL.
  Nicolette works with her students to build their self-confidence, 
telling them anything is possible and by turning their extrinsic 
motivation into intrinsic determination. Oftentimes, she interviews her 
students about their favorite school memories or helps them with math 
assignments.
  Nicolette credits her success as a teacher to those who taught her in 
school, her mentors, supervisors in the school district, and her 
parents. She believes this award represents not only her achievements 
but those of every student she taught.
  Nicolette has been a fourth and fifth grade math teacher at Oak Park 
Elementary School for 7 years. She also serves as an adjunct professor 
at the University of Tampa.
  I extend my deepest gratitude and best wishes to Nicolette for her 
commitment to her students. I look forward to hearing about her 
continued good work in the years to come.

                          ____________________