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RECOGNIZING CAROL GROSSHANS

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On 2026-04-28, Representative Daniel Webster (R-FL-11) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING CAROL GROSSHANS" in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered education.

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RECOGNIZING CAROL GROSSHANS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E384] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING CAROL GROSSHANS _____ HON. DANIEL WEBSTER of florida in the house of representatives Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize my friend, Mrs. Carol Grosshans, for her remarkable 45 years of service in education, including her exceptional devotion and leadership over the past decade at Foundation Academy in Winter Garden, Florida. Carol's commitment to education is reflected in her extensive academic achievements, She earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a specialty in Learning Disorders from Dickinson State in 1997. She completed coursework in Educational from Capella University in 2003, obtained a Master's degree in K-12 Studies in Education from Capella University in 2015, and most recently received a Certificate in Biblical Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2022. Carol began her distinguished career in 1980 as a Behavior Disorders Teacher for grades K-8 at Lucy Wortham James Elementary School in St. James, Missouri. Over the years, she has served in numerous roles, including teacher, principal, Director of Mom's Morning Out, and literacy instructor for K-12 students. She also served as Vice President of Education for Junior Achievement from October 2014 to January 2016. In January 2016, Carol joined Foundation academy as Vice President of Education and most recently served as Interim President. Her leadership has had a lasting impact on students, faculty, and the community. Carol and her husband, Tim Grosshans, are active members of First Baptist Church of Winter Garden, where Tim faithfully served as pastor for nearly 17 years before his recent retirement. Together, they now look forward to enjoying this new season of life. I join her family, friends, and the Foundation Academy community in celebrating her well-deserved retirement and in thanking her for a lifetime of faithful service to students and education. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING CAROL GROSSHANS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E384] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING CAROL GROSSHANS _____ HON. DANIEL WEBSTER of florida in the house of representatives Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize my friend, Mrs. Carol Grosshans, for her remarkable 45 years of service in education, including her exceptional devotion and leadership over the past decade at Foundation Academy in Winter Garden, Florida. Carol's commitment to education is reflected in her extensive academic achievements, She earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a specialty in Learning Disorders from Dickinson State in 1997. She completed coursework in Educational from Capella University in 2003, obtained a Master's degree in K-12 Studies in Education from Capella University in 2015, and most recently received a Certificate in Biblical Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2022. Carol began her distinguished career in 1980 as a Behavior Disorders Teacher for grades K-8 at Lucy Wortham James Elementary School in St. James, Missouri. Over the years, she has served in numerous roles, including teacher, principal, Director of Mom's Morning Out, and literacy instructor for K-12 students. She also served as Vice President of Education for Junior Achievement from October 2014 to January 2016. In January 2016, Carol joined Foundation academy as Vice President of Education and most recently served as Interim President. Her leadership has had a lasting impact on students, faculty, and the community. Carol and her husband, Tim Grosshans, are active members of First Baptist Church of Winter Garden, where Tim faithfully served as pastor for nearly 17 years before his recent retirement. Together, they now look forward to enjoying this new season of life. I join her family, friends, and the Foundation Academy community in celebrating her well-deserved retirement and in thanking her for a lifetime of faithful service to students and education. ____________________