MS HR95

Recognizes Mrs. Ann Tucker as believed to be the longest-serving public school teacher in Mississippi with a 62-year teaching career

Mrs. Tucker has taught English to grades 9-12 at Northeast Jones High School in Laurel since the school opened in August 1965, remaining in Building 1, Classroom 12

Notable former students include a longtime U.S. Congresswoman, State Auditor Shad White, NBA player Kenny Payne, and HGTV star Erin Rasberry Napier

Mrs. Tucker also served as Beta Club sponsor for over 20 years and currently teaches special classes on Mississippi writers and African-American writers

The Mississippi House of Representatives formally commends her dedication and extends best wishes for continued excellence in education