House Joint Resolution 701 honors Jody Prater for being named the 2024-2025 Dyer County Schools Teacher of the Year. The resolution highlights her dedication, ability, and integrity as a special education teacher at Holice Powell Elementary School, where she has taught for five years after serving as an educational assistant for eight years. It acknowledges her contributions to the school, including her involvement in the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports team, and her commitment to helping students and staff.

The resolution commends Mrs. Prater's educational qualifications, which include a bachelor's degree in K-5 education and K-12 special education, as well as a master's degree in mathematics education for middle grades. It recognizes her as an inspiration to both colleagues and students, emphasizing her role in promoting quality education and public service. The resolution concludes by wishing her continued success in her future endeavors and calls for an appropriate copy of the resolution to be prepared for presentation.