[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 207 (Friday, December 15, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1239]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING D'ASHLEY COHEN

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 15, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
Black professional, D'Ashley Cohen.
  D'Ashley Cohen is a native of Grenada, MS, and a graduate of Grenada 
High School. She is the daughter of Darin Cohen and Andrea Cohen. She 
is the mother of Addison Garner, and the late Madison Garner. She is 
also the youngest of her siblings.
  After graduating high school, she attended South Alabama where she 
received her bachelor of science in K-6 elementary education and joined 
the illustrious Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, where she 
served as the leader of the Economic Development Committee. After 
entering her career in teaching, she pursued her master's degree in 
curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on reading and language 
arts.
  D'Ashley developed the love for students during her teaching career, 
which motivated her to pursue her specialist degree in educational 
administration and supervision.
  D'Ashley is currently the owner/founder of Inspire Educational 
Services, LLC, where she provides educational consulting for struggling 
schools and tutoring services.
  D'Ashley is an English language arts instructional coach, where she 
specializes in training, co-teaching, and modeling effective 
implementation of the Mississippi College and Career Readiness 
Standards, Mississippi Teacher Performance Standards, and Louisiana 
State Standards.
  She is currently pursuing her doctorate in educational leadership at 
Nova Southeastern University.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing D'Ashley 
Cohen for her dedication and tenacity to serving her community and 
desire to be a light that shines even in her dark times.

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