NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Secretary of State Tre Hargett is pleased to announce 14 educators from 9 counties as members of the 2023-2024 Civic Education and Engagement Advisory Committee.
“Our office created the advisory committee to build a more engaged citizenry in Tennessee. We appreciate each member’s dedication to serving the students of our great state,” said Secretary Hargett. “I am grateful for these experienced educators and their willingness to serve our state.”
The Civic Education and Engagement Advisory Committee will work to develop lesson plans and curriculum that align with Tennessee academic standards to incorporate civic engagement throughout the K-12 education experience.
2023-2024 Civic Education and Engagement Advisory Committee:
- Chad Hammontree – Evangelical Christian School, Shelby County
- Dusty Helton - Pigeon Forge High School, Sevier County
- Dr. Cindy Hill - Gray Elementary, Washington County
- Brian Huber - AP Virtual Academy, Shelby County
- Dr. Scott Johnson - Spring Hill High School, Maury County
- Blair Lynch - University Middle School, Shelby County
- Rebekah Reed - Hamilton County Schools, Hamilton County
- Jeremy Schaar - Whitehaven High School, Shelby County
- Tyler Selbrade - Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Magnet School, Davidson County
- Scott Stephens - Compass Community Schools Midtown Campus, Shelby County
- Jake Stoffregen - South Side High School, Madison County
- Debra Stout - Harriman High School, Roane County
- Paegan Turner - Austin-East Magnet High School, Knox County
- Jenny Vego - Tipton-Rosemark Academy, Shelby County
For more information on civic engagement initiatives, including the annual civics essay contest, Student Mock Election and lesson plans, visit sos.tn.gov/civics.