HJR70 Summary

• Commends Dr. Jayne Meyer for 49 years of service to the Alabama State Department of Education, retiring as Director of the Office of Teaching and Leading.

• Recognizes her career achievements including work as a teacher education coordinator since 1985 and her dedication to teacher preparation and classroom performance improvement.

• Highlights her educational credentials including a Bachelor of Science from University of Illinois, Master of Science from University of Oregon, and Doctor of Education from University of Alabama.

• Notes her receipt of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Distinguished Leadership Award, which was officially named in her honor.

• Acknowledges her community contributions including over 50 years of membership at Montgomery's First Christian Church and establishment of a scholarship fund for students' higher education goals.