Purpose
The Education Commission studies ways to enhance the quality of education. The Commission also provides recommendations and advice on positive school/community relations, school facilities, research and development capabilities of school system, activities for students, and library services.

Meetings
Third Tuesday of each month (August through May,) at 5:30 p.m., in the Administration Conference Room at Germantown City Hall.

Members
The commission consists of fifteen members appointed by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and includes Chairman Patricia Toarmina, Barbara Boyer, Jennifer Culotta, Brenda Dew, Kyle Eaton, Heather Fisher, Katie Graffam, Melissa Kandel, Manjit Kaur, Shawn Lane, Ellen Moak, Laura Rigins, GMSD Liaison Betsy Landers, Staff Liaison Stacey Ewell and Alderman Sherrie Hicks.

Awarding Outstanding Students and Teachers
Nominate a high school senior    Nominate a Germantown teacher
The commission honors a teacher and student each month during the school year. Winners are selected from those nominated by parents, students, teachers or school administrators. Youth Excellence Award winners must be a high school senior living in Germantown but can attend any school. Teacher of the Month award winners must teach in a public or private school within Germantown. Awards are presented monthly during meetings of the Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Sponsors are invited to participate in the award presentation.

Contact
For more information, contact Stacey Ewell at SEwell@Germantown-TN.gov or (901) 751-7559 or Alderman Sherrie Hicks at SHicks@Germantown-TN.gov.