July 22, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 129 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

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




                    TRIBUTE TO KATHY HAMILTON-BROWN

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I recognize Kathy Hamilton-
Brown, the Brevard County Teacher of the Year at Endeavor Elementary 
School in Cocoa, FL.
  Kathy credits her success to her fellow teachers in Brevard County. 
She notes that her school is like her family: a home away from home. To 
Kathy, teaching is more than just a job. She believes her students are 
our Nation's future leaders, and she is committed to making a 
difference in each of their lives.
  Kathy's life experiences influenced her to become a teacher and care 
for her students. She feels indebted to the support system of family 
and friends who guided her at a young age. She hopes to inspire her 
students to do something great with their lives after they leave her 
classroom.
  Colleagues note that Kathy is a fierce advocate for students, working 
to ensure they succeed both socially and academically. Due in large 
part to her innovative efforts, Kathy's school saw a 61-percent 
reduction in disciplinary referrals, as well as an increase in overall 
student attendance.
  Kathy is a prekindergarten through sixth grade teacher at Endeavor 
Elementary School. She has been with Brevard Public Schools for 21 
years. Outside of the classroom, she serves on the community 
partnership school operations team and works with Endeavor's business 
partners throughout the community.
  I would like to extend my sincere thanks and gratitude to Kathy for 
her commitment to the education of her students. I look forward to 
hearing of her continued good work in the coming years.

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