Sharon McNary, ‘triple crown’ of principals, retiring after 40 years in district
Sharon McNary is greeted by fourth graders on Monday, May 22, 2023. McNary, a public educator for more than 40 years, is retiring this spring. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
McNary’s leadership produced two big faculty awards, high test scores and a neighborhood that knows her by her smile and Mustang convertible.
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Sharon McNary Richland Elementary Memphis Shelby County SchoolsJane Roberts
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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