Rep. Todd Warner

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 825), not a policy bill. It formally honors Mary Hickerson, a teacher at Forrest School, for being named the 2025-2026 Forrest School Teacher of the Year. The resolution, passed by Tennessee's legislature and signed by the Governor, expresses the General Assembly's commendation of her service but does not create new laws, funding, or obligations. It directly affects only Mary Hickerson through symbolic recognition, with no broader impact on education policy or other individuals.

Maddy summaryHJR 835 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Sorrel Dugan, the 2025-2026 Summit High School Teacher of the Year in Tennessee. It formally recognizes her dedication to education and service through a resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution contains no new laws, funding, or policy changes - only words of praise and congratulations from the legislature. It was signed by the Governor on February 12, 2026, making it official.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Anita Darnell, a Marshall County Elementary School teacher who was selected as the 2025-2026 Marshall County School System Teacher of the Year and Marshall County Elementary School Teacher of the Year. It is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to recognize her professional achievements and dedication to education. The resolution formally commends her service, describes her as "a talented and compassionate educator," and expresses the legislature's support for her work. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect or policy changes - it simply provides public recognition.

Maddy summaryHJR 828 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Lori Curtis as Chapel Hill Elementary School's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. It expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's recognition of her dedication to education, her impact on students, and her professional excellence. This resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any policies - its sole purpose is to formally congratulate Ms. Curtis through a symbolic legislative gesture. The resolution was signed by both the House Speaker and Governor in February 2026.

Maddy summaryHJR 827 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Kaitlyn Jones as the 2025-2026 Delk-Henson Intermediate School Teacher of the Year. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition from Tennessee's General Assembly. The resolution formally congratulates Ms. Jones for her dedication to education, commends her "exceptional service," and salutes her professional achievements. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect and is presented as a formal tribute.

Maddy summaryHJR 834 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Jon Brent King, a Spring Station Middle School teacher who was named Teacher of the Year for the 2025-2026 academic year. The resolution formally recognizes his dedication to education, professional excellence, and positive impact on students in Tennessee. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it simply expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's commendation of Mr. King's service. This type of resolution is standard for recognizing individual achievements and has no legislative effect beyond the formal acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Amy Raleigh, a teacher at Chapman's Retreat Elementary School, for being named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. It formally commends her dedication to education and service in Tennessee through a legislative resolution. The bill has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial recognition with no binding requirements or changes to law. It was signed by the Governor on February 12, 2026.

Maddy summaryHJR 832 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Christy Nichols as Amanda North Elementary School's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her dedication, professional excellence, and positive impact on students through a symbolic vote by Tennessee's legislature. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a public acknowledgment of her work. It directly affects no individuals or institutions beyond the ceremonial recognition of Ms. Nichols. This is a standard procedural resolution, not a legislative measure with substantive policy implications.

Maddy summaryThis House Joint Resolution (HJR 822) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Emily Talley as Cornersville Elementary School's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. It has no policy or financial impact - it solely recognizes her professional achievements through a formal commendation from Tennessee's General Assembly. The resolution was signed by the House Speaker and Governor in February 2026, following standard procedural steps for such honors. It directly affects no individuals or communities through legislative action, as it serves only as symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryHJR 831 is a non-binding legislative resolution honoring Deborah McClendon, a Bethesda Elementary School teacher selected as the 2025-2026 Tennessee Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her dedication to education, professional excellence, and positive impact on students through ceremonial language without creating new laws or policies. The resolution was adopted by both chambers and signed by the Governor, but it does not allocate funds, change regulations, or affect any legal obligations. It directly celebrates McClendon’s achievements as a public educator.