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Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Scott MacLeod upon his retirement as an English and Journalism teacher from San Marin High School. Scott dedicated more than 2 decades to educating and mentoring students.
Earning his bachelor's degree in philosophy from Harvard, Scott MacLeod spent 20 years working in marketing and advertising, including as Senior Vice President at J. Walter Thompson and DDB Worldwide. After a cancer diagnosis and recovery, Scott shifted career paths and entered public service, where he discovered his passion for education. He worked with at-risk youth in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco, California before becoming the Director of Development for Breakthrough Collaborative, a National nonprofit supporting low-income students on the path to college. Motivated by the transformative work he witnessed through this nonprofit work, Scott enrolled in night school at the University of San Francisco to earn his master's degree and teaching credential.
Over the past 17 years, Scott has taught Advanced Placement and Honors English courses and built an award-winning journalism program at San Marin High School in Novato, California. Drawing from his background in philosophy, Scott developed a philosophical inquiry approach to writing and critical thinking. He also coached the National High School Ethics Bowl team, created the school's first sophomore speech competition, and received a plethora of accolades, including most recently, the 2023 Teacher of the Year Award. Scott is beloved by his students, who, years after graduation, still recount how impactful his guidance and unwavering faith were to their education journey.
Outside the classroom, Scott is an active snowboarder and mountain biker, and he plays guitar and bass for his rock band, The Role Models. He is married to Linda Kislingbury, a Drama teacher at San Marin High School.
Scott MacLeod exemplifies what it means to be a public servant. Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask that you join me in expressing gratitude to Scott for his enduring commitment to teaching, and extending heartfelt congratulations on his retirement and best wishes for years to come.
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