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Meet Jahana Hayes, Connecticut's newest member of the House of Representatives!
Jahana Hayes was elected to Congress in November, replacing outgoing Representative Elizabeth Esty. She’s the first African American woman ever elected to Congress from Connecticut.
She was born in Waterbury and grew up in public housing projects. She’s earned three degrees – associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s.
In 2015 she was the National JFK Teacher of the Year and was honored by President Barack Obama. A year later was Connecticut Teacher of the Year.
Here's Obama celebrating her National award in 2015 in her home town of Waterbury (there's a 27 minute version on youtube if anyone wants to see more of her and President Obama):
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And a kudos from a President for a job well done as Teacher of the Year!
You did good Connecticut!
