Senate Joint Resolution 495, sponsored by Pody, honors Jessica Brooke Lipshie for her selection as the 2024-2025 Castle Heights Elementary School Teacher of the Year. The resolution acknowledges the significant contributions of dedicated educators like Ms. Lipshie, who has been teaching for fourteen years and currently instructs fourth-grade math and science. Her commitment to motivating students and fostering their growth as scholars and citizens is highlighted, along with her reputation as a compassionate and talented educator.

The resolution expresses the General Assembly's appreciation for Ms. Lipshie's exceptional service to Tennessee's children and commends her professional expertise and personal excellence. It concludes by wishing her continued success in her future endeavors and calls for an appropriate copy of the resolution to be prepared for presentation.