House Joint Resolution 665 honors Janaria McIntosh for her selection as the SOAR Technical College Faculty Member of the Year. The resolution highlights her dedication to providing high-quality education and her significant impact on students at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Chattanooga, where she serves as a master barber instructor. With over ten years of experience, Ms. McIntosh has been recognized for her teaching expertise, community engagement, and innovative approaches to education, including her involvement in diversity initiatives and experiential learning.

In addition to her teaching accomplishments, Ms. McIntosh is the founder of a nonprofit organization that offers free haircuts to children in her community and actively engages her students in providing services to various local organizations. Her commitment to public service and quality education has earned her multiple awards, including the 2022 Pay it Forward Project Community Award and recognition as a finalist for the 2021 Faculty Member of the Year at her college. The resolution commends her exceptional service and wishes her continued success in her future endeavors.