House Joint Resolution 225 honors Michelle McRae for her selection as the 2022-2023 Smith County Grades 9-12 Teacher of the Year. The resolution acknowledges her dedication, ability, and integrity as an educator who has positively influenced the lives of her students. Raised in East Nashville and a graduate of Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet School and Warren Wilson College, McRae holds a Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and Instruction and has been teaching Spanish at Gordonsville High School for five years. In addition to her teaching role, she serves as an interpreter, coordinates clothing swaps for high school girls, and acts as a mentor for students facing challenges.

The resolution commends McRae for her exceptional service to Tennessee's children and recognizes her as an inspiration to both her colleagues and students. It emphasizes her commitment to public service and quality education, celebrating her professional expertise and personal excellence. The General Assembly expresses its best wishes for her future endeavors and calls for an appropriate copy of the resolution to be prepared for presentation.