HONORING KYNDALL BROWN AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

HONORING KYNDALL BROWN AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 60 (Monday, March 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 60 (Monday, March 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E289] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING KYNDALL BROWN AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH _____ HON. DARREN SOTO of florida in the house of representatives Monday, March 30, 2026 Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Kyndall Brown as a Distinguished Leader in Central Florida for Women's History Month. Kyndall Brown is an agriculture educator and FFA advisor at Harmony Middle School in Osceola County, Florida. A lifelong member of the Osceola County community, Ms. Brown returned home after completing graduate studies to give back to the place that shaped her passion for agriculture, leadership, and education. Ms. Brown teaches more than 200 middle school students each year through an agriscience curriculum aligned with Florida standards and enriched by hands-on learning experiences. Her program introduces students to plant science, animal science, and agricultural technology while helping them develop leadership, career readiness, and problem- solving skills through real-world agricultural projects. Under her leadership, Harmony Middle School's chapter of the National FFA Organization has expanded significantly and was most recently recognized as a Premier Chapter, one of Florida's highest honors for agricultural education programs. The chapter provides students with opportunities to participate in statewide leadership and career development competitions. Ms. Brown has coached numerous students to success in FFA events, including multiple state finalist teams in Prepared Public Speaking and Horse Evaluation, as well as three state championship teams in Ornamental Horticulture. Ms. Brown has secured grant funding through partnerships with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to support hands-on agricultural and environmental learning opportunities. She also founded the Harmony Middle Fishing Club, which has grown into a schoolwide program that fosters inclusion, confidence, and connection among students. In recognition of her dedication to education and community engagement, Ms. Brown was named Osceola County School District's Teacher of the Year and will represent the district in the Florida Department of Education's Teacher of the Year competition. She is currently working with community and district partners to expand agricultural education facilities at Harmony Middle School, including the development of a student livestock barn where animals raised by students will be exhibited at the Osceola County Fair and the Central Florida Fair. Through her leadership in education and agriculture, Ms. Brown continues to inspire the next generation of leaders while preserving the agricultural heritage and strengthening the future of her Central Florida community. ____________________