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SENATE RESOLUTION 42
By Walley
SR0042
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A RESOLUTION to recognize Megan High on her selection as the
2024–2025 Buckley-Carpenter Elementary
School Teacher of the Year.
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this legislative body should pause to
specially recognize those outstanding teachers who have devoted their careers to providing the
highest quality education for Tennessee's students; and
WHEREAS, Megan High is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished herself
as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and
WHEREAS, a Pre-K teacher at Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School, Mrs. High was
recently named the school's 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year, a most befitting honor for her
thirteen-year tenure as an educator, as it recognizes the positive influence she has on so many
young lives; and
WHEREAS, inspired by her fourth-grade teacher, Mrs. High graduated from the
University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, and she began her
teaching career at Somerville Elementary School before arriving at her current position, where
she has worked tirelessly for her students with her co-teacher, Mrs. Joni Hoskins; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. High has always been committed to fostering an interactive and
engaging educational experience that facilitates a lifelong love of learning, and her efforts can
be seen clearly in the lives of her students; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. High truly serves as an inspiration to the faculty and staff at Buckley-
Carpenter Elementary School, and her friendship and counsel are highly valued by those who
are fortunate to know her; and
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WHEREAS, apart from her work in the classroom, Mrs. High has been married for nine
years to her beloved husband, with whom she has been blessed to have two children; and
WHEREAS, Megan High epitomizes the dedicated educator who is wholly committed to
the highest ideals of public service and quality education for all, and she should be specially
recognized; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HU NDRED FOURTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, that we hereby honor and
congratulate Megan High on being chosen as the 2024–2025 Buckley-Carpenter Elementary
School Teacher of the Year, commend her exceptional service to the children of Tennessee,
salute her professional expertise and personal excellence, and wish her all the best in her future
endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy.