House Joint Resolution 197, sponsored by Lamberth, seeks to confirm the appointment of Britni Singleteary to the standards recommendation committee for English language arts in Tennessee. This committee, established under Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-1-312, is responsible for advising on educational standards in English language arts. Governor Bill Lee has appointed Singleteary to serve a term that will expire on December 31, 2025.
Britni Singleteary has extensive experience in education, having taught English language arts and social studies in the Dyer County School System since 2010, and previously in the Weakley County School System. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Learning K-8 from the University of Tennessee at Martin and a Master of Arts degree in Leadership from Bethel University. Singleteary has been recognized for her excellence in teaching, being named Teacher of the Year at both Dyer County Elementary School and Fifth Consolidated Elementary School in multiple years. The resolution emphasizes that all appointments to the committee require confirmation by both the Senate and the House of Representatives.