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Mr. VINDMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate Culpeper County Public Schools division superintendent Dr. Tony Brads. He has been recognized as Superintendent of the Year for the Northern Virginia Region of the Commonwealth.
This honor reflects Dr. Brad's outstanding accomplishments, as well as the respect he has earned throughout Culpeper County and Virginia's education community.
As he marks 21 years as a division superintendent, Dr. Brads is known as a voice of reason and a tenacious advocate for students, educators, and public schools.
in 2021. This center has expanded opportunity and prepared students with the skills they need to succeed in today's workforce.
Dr. Brads represents the very best of public education leadership. I thank him for his commitment to improving the lives and futures of our students. I am honored to recognize him as my Constituent of the Week.
Congratulating Tim Healey
Mr. VINDMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate my Constituent of the Week, Tim Healey, on his retirement as principal of Charles J. Colgan Senior High School in Prince William County, the first and only principal since Charles J. Colgan Senior High School opened in 2016.
William County Public Schools. Throughout his career in education, Principal Healey has fostered an environment where his unwavering belief in his students empowers them to prepare for their next chapter and inspires them to reach their fullest potential.
I wish him all the best in a well-deserved retirement.
Congratulating Anita Crossfield
Mr. VINDMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my Constituent of the Week, Anita Crossfield, on being named a recipient of the 2026 President's Award for Woman of the Year.
A native of Albania, Anita and her daughter fled wartime in 2004. Her story is similar to my own. Our families came to this greatest country in the world to pursue the American Dream.
and established a successful business on Caroline Street. Anita's Cafe and Dessert Bar has become a welcoming hub in the community.
Development Authority and sits on the board of the Fredericksburg Area Museum.
Mr. Speaker, I thank Anita for all she has done to strengthen Fredericksburg. Our community is grateful for all of her contributions.
Congratulating Kristi Rice
Mr. VINDMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Kristi Rice, my
will guide and mentor cyber experts as they prepare to compete on the global stage.
Spotsylvania Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026 and is the recipient of the Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award.
expertise, and unwavering commitment to advancing cybersecurity education.
Congratulating Michael Sidebotham
Mr. VINDMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my Constituent of the Week, Dr. Michael Sidebotham, on being recognized in the inaugural class of the Virginia Department of Education's Principals of Distinction.
their continued professional growth.
A longtime principal of Grafton Village Elementary School, Dr.
Sidebotham was named Stafford County's Principal of the Year in 2018.
Principals like Dr. Sidebotham play a vital role in shaping the next generation and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.
I thank Dr. Sidebotham for his leadership and his unwavering commitment to education in our community.