[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 188 (Tuesday, November 14, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5503]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO KAYLA JACKSON

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, I recognize Kayla Jackson, the 
Highlands County Teacher of the Year from Memorial Elementary School in 
Avon Park, FL.
  Kayla is a mentor to new teachers. She works with them on connecting 
with students to ensure their success. Kayla has developed into the 
``go to'' person for teaching at her school.
  Kayla supports her school's Student of the Month program and leads 
professional learning events for her colleagues outside of the 
classroom. She also serves on the school's curriculum leadership team 
and develops lesson plans to best accommodate students.
  Kayla is a fifth grade math and science teacher who has taught at 
Memorial Elementary School since its opening in 2008. For many 
consecutive years, she has been recognized as a high impact teacher, 
and her students have achieved significant gains on state assessments. 
She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida.
  I extend my deepest gratitude and best wishes to Kayla 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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