Georgia CommonsHR 1971: Jones, Maya; Sandtown Middle School's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year; commend
Last action March 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Maya Jones, an eighth grade teacher at Sandtown Middle School, for being named the school's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Maya Jones, an eighth grade interrelated educator at Sandtown Middle School, who has spent over a decade teaching middle school students in DeKalb County, Atlanta Public Schools, and Fulton County Schools. The resolution notes her roles as SEC department chair and her work on the New Teachers Committee and PBIS Committee at her school, and states she was honored as Sandtown Middle School's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. The House resolves to commend her and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any requirements.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Maya Jones for being named Sandtown Middle School's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year.
- States the House's recognition of her decade-plus career teaching middle school students in three metro Atlanta school systems.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Maya Jones.
- Does not create any new law, funding, or ongoing program; it is a one-time honorary statement.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Maya Jones, a teacher at Sandtown Middle School. It also references the broader school community, including students and staff at Sandtown Middle School and the New Teachers and PBIS Committees she serves on.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change any Georgia law or provide funding. Its practical impact is symbolic, giving public recognition from the state legislature to a local educator's career and achievements.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Maya Jones's teaching career, including her decade of experience and work across DeKalb County, Atlanta Public Schools, and Fulton County Schools.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend Maya Jones and wish her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Maya Jones.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Maya Jones, Sandtown Middle School's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year, and express their most sincere best wishes for continued success.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
Topics
- teacher recognition
- education
- Sandtown Middle School
- Georgia House resolutions