[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 188 (Tuesday, November 14, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5504]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO SHERRI SKIPPER

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, I recognize Sherri Skipper, the 
Washington County Teacher of the Year from Florida Panhandle Technical 
College in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
  Sherri works with students to develop their knowledge of computer 
concepts, how to change out hardware, and web development. She teaches 
these skills to familiarize her students with concepts that they will 
use in today's workforce.
  Sherri also develops lesson plans for more advanced computer software 
usage, such as firewalls, networking, and ethical hacking. This 
consists of hacking computers, not for nefarious reasons, but to find 
weaknesses that can protect computer users through antivirus 
programming.
  Sherri teaches applied information technology and applied 
cybersecurity programs at Florida Panhandle Technical College, where 
she has taught since 2012. She previously taught at Graceville High 
School and graduated from the University of West Florida with a 
bachelor's degree in business teacher education.
  I extend my deepest gratitude and best wishes to Sherri 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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