Guest Column: Firing Feagins had nothing to do with improving our classrooms
MSCS superintendent Marie Feagins walks into a Jan. 21, 2025 school board meeting. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Susan Adler Thorp
Susan Adler Thorp is the former political columnist for The Commercial Appeal. She is the owner of Susan Adler Thorp Communications, which advises clients on communication strategies and effective media coverage.
“If the MSCS board wants a superintendent who cares about files and flattery, hire an accountant. If they want a superintendent who bows when they enter the room, then hire a court jester.”
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