[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2051]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING MRS. CHARLOTTE WADSWORTH AS THE OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA 
                          TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 2016

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Mrs. 
Charlotte Wadsworth as the Okaloosa County, Florida Teacher of the 
Year. Mrs. Wadsworth has been an inspiration to her students, her 
colleagues, and her community, and I am privileged to recognize her 
success and myriad of achievements.
  Mrs. Wadsworth began her teaching career homeschooling her own 
children and then working as an hourly teacher for the Blended School 
for two years. In 2009, she began working full time as a 2nd Grade 
Teacher at Walker Elementary School before transferring to Baker School 
as a 4th grade teacher in October 2011. Since August 2012, she has 
served in her current capacity as a high school English teacher at 
Baker High School.
  Northwest Florida has been blessed with an abundance of exemplary 
educators. First as a teacher homeschooling her children, then during 
her tenure teaching elementary school, and now in her current role as a 
high school teacher, Mrs. Wadsworth has proven time and again that she 
understands and values the critical role that educators play in the 
journey, development, and success of their pupils. Throughout her 
teaching career, Mrs. Wadsworth has shown an unwavering commitment to 
inspiring her students to reach their highest potential. Most recently, 
she has demonstrated her leadership as yearbook advisor, where she 
enjoys celebrating life's milestones, rejoicing in students' athletic 
and academic accomplishments, and capturing events in the Baker 
community.
  Teachers are amongst our most valuable public servants, and they play 
an integral role in shaping the future of our Nation. The Okaloosa 
County Teacher of the Year award is a reflection of Mrs. Wadsworth's 
tireless work ethic and steadfast dedication to the Okaloosa County 
community. She has proven to be among the many exceptional teachers in 
Northwest Florida, and her contributions to her students and community 
are unparalleled.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am proud to 
recognize Charlotte Wadsworth as the Okaloosa County, Florida Teacher 
of the Year and thank her for her commitment to service to Northwest 
Florida. My wife Vicki joins me in congratulating Mrs. Wadsworth, and 
we wish her all the best for her continued success.

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