Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, in the spirit of National Teacher Appreciation Week, I wish to take a moment to highlight Samantha Harvey, a teacher from the Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District, who has dedicated 9 years of her career to educating the students of her community. Mrs. Harvey serves as a fifth grade level leader. In her role, she demonstrates traits of a natural leader such as the ability to lead by example, motivate colleagues, facilitate collaboration, and so much more. She has built an educational environment to ensure that students and teachers alike feel valued, supported, and heard. As a positive behavioral intervention and supports lead, Mrs. Harvey's efforts in providing a variety of differentiated strategies and ensuring students have the necessary tools for success, while maintaining a positive environment, have been instrumental in shaping school culture. Mrs. Harvey also develops student athletes through her role as a cross-country coach and helps young athletes to learn the importance of lifelong skills of perseverance, teamwork, and resilience, while leading them to excel in competition. Furthermore, as check-in and checkout coordinator, Mrs. Harvey ensures the students have the structure and support they need to thrive at school. She mentors students and provides accountability to help them stay on track, both academically and socially. Behind the scenes, Mrs. Harvey is valued by her colleagues as she displays a commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and a continual willingness to lend a helping hand. It is a true honor to represent exemplary teachers like her in Congress, and I commend Mrs. Samantha Harvey for her tireless devotion to education and to promoting student success and academic achievements. Therefore, on behalf of the House of Representatives, I am pleased to represent Mrs. Samantha Harvey for her significant contributions to Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District and to the students of the Roseville community. {time} 1330 Recognizing Samantha Mashinchi for Teacher Appreciation Week”