Secretary of State Tre Hargett Appoints 14 Educators to the Civic Education and Engagement Advisory Committee

Published by Editor on November 5, 2025.
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From L to R Front: Tammy Smith, Kimberly Gregory, Megan Snyder, Allison Collier, Secretary Tre Hargett, Jill Cross, Dr. Brooke Binkley, Deb Stout, Dr. Angela Wells, and Trina Somerville.
L to R Back: Cody Coomes, Angie McClanahan, Kristopher York, Brandon Eldridge, Jennifer Crawford, and Jason Hitt. Not Pictured: Jenny Vego.

Secretary of State Tre Hargett is pleased to announce that 14 educators from 10 counties have been appointed as new members of the 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, and I look forward to their contributions to the civic health of our state.”

Civic Education and Engagement Advisory Committee:

  • Dr. Brooke Binkley- Battle Creek Elementary School, Maury County
  • Ms. Allison Collier- Collierville High School, Shelby County
  • Mr. Cody Coomes– St. Henry School, Davidson County
  • Ms. Jennifer Crawford– Central High School, Knox County
  • Ms. Jill Cross– Bornblum Jewish Community School, Shelby County
  • Mr. Brandon Eldridge– Central Magnet School, Rutherford County
  • Ms. Kimberly Gregory– Hendersonville High School, Sumner County
  • Mr. Jason Hitt– Sweetwater High School, Monroe County
  • Ms. Angie McClanahan- Mt. Pleasant Middle School, Maury County
  • Ms. Tammy Smith- Morristown-Hamblen West High School, Hamblen County
  • Ms. Megan Snyder- Rockvale High School, Rutherford County
  • Ms. Trina Somerville- Scenic Hills Elementary School, Shelby County
  • Dr. Angela Wells- Sevier County High School, Sevier County
  • Mr. Kristopher York- Lookout Valley Middle High School, Hamilton County

Visit sos.tn.gov/civics for more information on civic engagement initiatives, including the annual civics essay contest, Tennessee Student Mock Election, and lesson plans.