[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2310]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING JEFFREY PRIBBLE AS THE 2013 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA 
                          TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 27, 2012

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. 
Jeffrey Pribble as the 2013 Escambia County, Florida Teacher of the 
Year. Mediocre teachers tell, good teachers explain, excellent teachers 
demonstrate, and the best teachers inspire. As portrayed by today's 
award and his students' achievements, Mr. Pribble is someone who has 
been an inspiration to his students, driving them to realize their 
potential and achieve excellence, and I am proud to recognize the 
accomplishments that place him among the best of Northwest Florida.
   Mr. Pribble has been an educator for 16 years and currently serves 
his students, parents, and community as the AP English Literature and 
Composition, Dual Enrollment English, and Multimedia Communications 
Instructor at Escambia High School. During his tenure at EHS, Mr. 
Pribble has excelled in teaching students from diverse backgrounds, 
while also helping to facilitate the publication of the school's 
yearbook and newspaper. As someone who has the uncanny ability to 
combine a force of intellect with superb interpersonal, problem 
solving, and leadership skills, he has exceeded expectations.
   With a vast list of accomplishments, it is hard to highlight them 
all. In the classroom, he increased 2011 Florida Comprehensive 
Assessment Test (FCAT) scores by 79 percent with his standardized 
classes and 67 percent with his advanced classes. Outside of the 
classroom, his yearbook and newspaper staff has received numerous 
accolades. The National Journalism Education Association awarded Mr. 
Pribble and his multimedia students 18 National Edition and Featured 
Video Awards for their work. Mr. Pribble and his students have also 
produced and screened films. Last May, he organized a formal screening 
of one of his class's student films, Never Miss a Beat, where over 300 
students, parents, teachers, and community members attended.
   On a personal level, Mr. Pribble does not believe in settling, and 
he strives to constantly evolve as a teacher, mentor, and motivator. 
While some are defensive to constructive criticism, Mr. Pribble 
welcomes it as a way to improve his efficacy. Likewise, while some 
teachers are unwilling to take academic risks, Mr. Pribble attributes 
some of his greatest successes to the use of a novel approach. He 
incorporates innovative teaching practices such as the use of 
technology and multimedia tools to supplement daily lessons. Mr. 
Pribble's ambition and willingness to accept challenges motivates his 
students to strive for excellence in their academic life.
   Mr. Pribble's greatness lies well beyond his title as Escambia 
County Teacher of the Year--it lies in the hearts and minds of those 
who have been deeply affected. Teachers such as Mr. Pribble leave a 
perpetual impact on their schools, and due to Mr. Pribble's ambition 
and success, Escambia High School is initiating a multimedia academy 
for 2012-2013. The multimedia academy will help ensure that his legacy 
will continue to be felt by Escambia High students for years to come. 
Great teachers are an invaluable asset to our nation's students, and to 
be honored as Teacher of the Year is a reflection of Mr. Pribble's 
inexorable dedication to the students of Escambia County. He has proven 
himself to be among the most exceptional teachers in our nation.
   Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I take great 
pride in recognizing Jeffrey Pribble's enthusiasm for teaching, talent 
for inspiring, and commitment to excellence. My wife Vicki joins me in 
congratulating Mr. Pribble, and we wish him all the best as he 
continues to be an exemplary role model to others who follow in his 
footsteps.

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