Bill > HJR0392

This resolution honors and congratulates Pam Oakes, a dedicated fifth-grade science and social studies teacher at Piedmont Elementary School in Jefferson County, Tennessee, who has been named the 2024-2025 Jefferson County Schools District Level Teacher of the Year and Piedmont Elementary School Teacher of the Year. The resolution highlights her exceptional teaching abilities, including her data-driven approach that has resulted in impressive student achievement, such as a 4.97 TVAAS (Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System) growth index and a 97th percentile ranking in science statewide. The document also recognizes her unique teaching style, which incorporates real-world experiences from her personal travels to national parks, helping students connect academic lessons to broader life experiences. The resolution commends her professional expertise, personal excellence, and commitment to education, portraying her as an inspirational educator who embodies the highest ideals of public service and quality education. The Tennessee General Assembly formally acknowledges her contributions and wishes her well in her future endeavors, while also directing that an official copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation.