‘We will defy the odds,’ new schools’ superintendent vows
Tikeila Rucker (middle) celebrates during the vote for superintendent during the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board meeting Feb. 8, 2024. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
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“I am committed to doing whatever it takes,” said Marie Feagins, currently chief of leadership and high schools for Detroit Public Schools Community District.
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