Senate Resolution 56, sponsored by Walley, honors Kari Hughes for her selection as the Selmer Middle School Teacher of the Year. The resolution acknowledges her dedication, ability, and integrity as an educator who has significantly impacted the lives of her students. With nearly a decade of teaching experience at Selmer Middle School and a Bachelor of Science degree in Education Integrated Studies from the University of Tennessee at Martin, Ms. Hughes has received multiple accolades, including the 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year and the state winner of the Samsung "Solve for Tomorrow" grant.

In addition to her classroom responsibilities, Ms. Hughes actively engages in various educational initiatives, serving as an instructor at summer camps, a master teacher at the Coon Creek Science Center, and a soccer coach. She is respected by her peers and participates in numerous educational associations and committees. The resolution commends her exceptional service to Tennessee's children and recognizes her as an inspiring figure in education, wishing her continued success in her future endeavors.