Senate Joint Resolution 195, sponsored by Southerland, recognizes Shannon Blevins for her selection as the 2024-2025 Kiwanis Club of Erwin Teacher of the Year. With a distinguished 25-year career in education, Ms. Blevins serves as a K-5 special education and comprehensive development classroom teacher at Love Chapel Elementary School. Her dedication to her students and the community is evident through her involvement in various professional organizations, mentorship of new teachers, and leadership roles in initiatives that support students with disabilities.

The resolution commends Ms. Blevins for her exceptional service and commitment to fostering a positive educational environment. It highlights her innovative contributions, such as the "Imagination Station Pre-K Parade," and her active participation in community service, including her work with the Handbell Choir at Centenary United Methodist Church. The General Assembly expresses its admiration for her dedication to public service and quality education, wishing her continued success in her future endeavors.