House Resolution 1971
By: Representative McQueen of the 61st
A RESOLUTION
Commending Maya Jones, Sandtown Middle School's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS, nothing is more vital to the future of our state than the education of our young
people, and Maya Jones exemplifies the selfless dedication that is characteristic of our finest
teachers; and
WHEREAS, Maya Jones is a highly praised eighth grade interrelated educator at Sandtown
Middle School who tirelessly directs an extraordinary amount of time and talent toward
guiding students to a brighter future; and
WHEREAS, with over a decade of experience, she has dedicated her career to fostering the
academic success of middle school students across DeKalb County, Atlanta Public Schools,
and Fulton County Schools; and
WHEREAS, she further serves her school community as the SEC department chair and
contributes greatly to the New Teachers Committee and PBIS Committee; and
WHEREAS, Maya Jones has earned distinction for teaching excellence as a result of her
dedication to her students and her profession and has been honored as Sandtown Middle
School's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of such remarkable contributions to the education and welfare
of Georgia's students, it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to honor the
extraordinary accomplishments and academic achievements of this outstanding educator.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Maya
Jones.