[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 5949-5950]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       IN HONOR OF JESSICA MARK'S RECEIPT OF THE YAVAPAI COUNTY 
                       TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD

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                           HON. PAUL A. GOSAR

                               of arizona

                  in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 25, 2017

  Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize Ms. Jessica 
Marks of Yavapai, Arizona. Jessica is an accomplished and respected 
educator whose distinguished career has inspired countless young people 
in Arizona to follow their dreams. Currently, she teaches Language Arts 
to the students of Glassford Hill Middle School in Yavapai. Her 
inspiring service to the youth of our district is deserving of all of 
our admiration. It comes as no surprise that she is being recognized as 
the Yavapai County Teacher of the Year.
  Jessica's career in education began in 2011, where she taught at 
Liberty Traditional School and later became a founding teacher at 
Prescott Valley's Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center. On account of 
her teaching excellence, 100 percent of her students passed AIMS 
testing. Jessica has prioritized community engagement, leadership 
skills and well-

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rounded character in her pedagogical approach. Outside of the 
classroom, she has served as an adviser to the student yearbook, the 
community service organization Panthers in Action, the National Junior 
Honor Society, and the school newspaper, amongst other extracurricular 
responsibilities. Jessica also works hard planning the annual eighth 
grade trip to Catalina Island.
  Jessica's service and mentorship to our youth is commendable. Her 
track record of excellence began when she undertook her first teaching 
position, and has continued to the present day. Jessica's amazing 
career serves as a beacon of civic duty and care for one's community, 
and I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to recognize her today.

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