Tennessee Senate Bill SJR0377

Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/24/23
• Engrossed: 4/6/23
• Enrolled: 4/14/23
• Passed: 4/21/23

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Tina Tuttle on her selection as the 2022–2023 Joe Shafer Middle School Teacher of the Year.

Impact

The passage of SJR0377 serves to commend and celebrate the contributions of educators like Tina Tuttle within the community. It hails her two decades of commitment to teaching, particularly her role in instructing eighth-grade math students. Such resolutions not only honor individuals but also promote the value of quality education and the significant impact teachers have on shaping young minds. It demonstrates the General Assembly's commitment to recognizing excellence in education.

Summary

Senate Joint Resolution 377 (SJR0377) is a resolution aimed at honoring Tina Tuttle for her exemplary service as the 2022-2023 Joe Shafer Middle School Teacher of the Year. The resolution recognizes outstanding educators who have devoted their careers to providing quality education for Tennessee's students. It highlights Ms. Tuttle's dedication, ability, and integrity as a professional educator, emphasizing her positive influence on the lives of her students and colleagues.

Contention

Although the resolution primarily serves a ceremonial purpose, it may gather support or criticism based on perceptions of education policy priorities and the recognition of teachers in the state. By publicly acknowledging a single educator's achievements, some may argue that it is a step toward enhancing respect for teaching professions, while others may contend that systemic issues in education funding and support are more pressing and need more attention than individual recognitions.