[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2314]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING JEFFREY BAUGUS AS THE 2013 SANTA ROSA 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 Jeffrey 
A. Baugus as the 2013 Santa Rosa County, Florida Teacher of the Year 
and the first Santa Rosa County Middle School teacher to ever win the 
award.
   Benjamin Franklin once said, ``Tell me, and I forget. Teach me, and 
I remember. Involve me, and I learn.'' It is with great honor that I 
recognize Jeffrey Baugus for his ability to not only teach, but to 
involve and inspire those around him. The best teachers are those who 
not only educate, but those who strive every day to actively engage 
their pupils. Mr. Baugus embodies this spirit. By supplementing lessons 
with humor and advanced technology, Mr. Baugus gives mathematics a 
whole new meaning to his students. Through his innovative teaching 
practices, he gives his students the tools to succeed.
   Mr. Baugus's impact is felt both inside and outside the classroom. 
He proves that education is never ending, and teaches his students 
there is always room for improvement. Following this mantra, in 2010, 
Mr. Baugus completed a Masters in Education in Curriculum and 
Instruction with an emphasis in Middle School Mathematics. In addition 
to his role teaching Algebra I, he is also an active member of the 
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the Florida Council of 
Teachers of Mathematics, the Air Force Association, and the Santa Rosa 
County Council of Teachers of Mathematics, where he serves as 
President. Today's award is not Mr. Baugus's first, and I am sure it 
will not be his last. Over the last few years, he was awarded the 2009 
Air Force Association (Hurlburt Chapter) Teacher of the Year, the 2009 
Santa Rosa County Middle School Math Teacher of the Year, the 2009 
QWBMS Rookie of the Year, and 2012 Teacher of the Year for Woodlawn 
Beach Middle School.
   The title of Teacher of the Year is an immense honor and is evidence 
of Mr. Baugus's tireless work and dedication to his students and his 
profession. Mr. Baugus has proven himself to be among Northwest 
Florida's finest teachers. The Santa Rosa County, Florida School 
District is honored to have him as one of its own.
   Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am proud to 
recognize Jeffrey Baugus on this achievement and his exemplary service 
in the Santa Rosa County School District. My wife Vicki joins me in 
congratulating Mr. Baugus, and we wish him and his family all the best.

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