February 14, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 29 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO JENNIE CYRAN

 Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, today I recognize Jennie Cyran, 
the Polk County Teacher of the Year from Horizons Elementary School in 
Davenport, FL.
  In receiving this award, Jennie credited her colleagues and students 
for her success, believing she would not be in this position if it were 
not for them. She considers successful teachers to be those that devote 
their time to building trust and relationships with their students and 
their families.
  Jennie considers the classroom to be a student's second home, free 
from judgement and a place where they can embrace their mistakes as 
learning opportunities. She tutors her students on weekends at school 
or at their homes and offers parents the resources to help their 
children succeed in school and later in life.
  Jennie has been a teacher for 13 years and enjoys working with new 
teachers so that they are not overwhelmed with their new jobs. She also 
mentors female students through the Girls of Integrity program and 
volunteers as a Special Olympics coach and unified partner for several 
sports.
  I would like to thank Jennie for all her hard work to provide 
students with a successful learning environment. I extend my best 
wishes to her and look forward to hearing of her continued success in 
the coming years.

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