Charter school bags former Parkway Village Kroger for new campus
A rendering of what the playground at the new Memphis Merit Academy campu. Founder Lakenna Booker said it is purposely placed in the center of the building to keep students safe given issues with crime in the surrounding area. (Courtesy Lakenna Booker)
“I’m excited for people to drive by and say, ‘There is Merit in Memphis’” said Lakenna Booker, Memphis Merit Academy’s founder and head of school.
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Memphis Merit Academy Parkway VillageAarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.
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