[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 KAREN CODY

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, I recognize Karen Cody, the Santa 
Rosa County Teacher of the Year from Navarre High School in Navarre, 
FL.
  Whether you are taking Karen's class or just stopping by, she 
welcomes everyone to her classroom with open arms. Her students 
describe her as caring and considerate of their needs. Karen knows 
students can find math to be unenjoyable, so she tries to find 
interesting ways to teach the subject.
  Students continue to visit Karen's classroom long after they leave. 
Karen's dedication to her students is most evident through her efforts 
to reach out to them individually. She wants to ensure they are 
successful in their academic endeavors.
  Karen teaches algebra 1 at Navarre High School. She worked her way up 
in experience as a paraprofessional for 15 years at the school and 
earned her bachelor's degree and master's degrees before becoming a 
teacher 7 years ago.
  I extend my deepest gratitude and best wishes to Karen 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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