Guest column: ‘More for Memphis’ plan brings city, county, MSCS board together on education
Michelle McKissack
Michelle McKissack represents District 1 on the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board and is also a board member of Memphis River Parks Partnership. She formerly worked as a TV news anchor and reporter in Memphis.
Jerri Green
Jerri Green, a former criminal defense attorney, is now Shelby County deputy chief of staff. She is also a Memphis City Council member.
Charlie Caswell
Pastor Charlie Caswell is the executive director of Legacy of Legends Community Development Corp., which provides trauma-responsive clinical care to children and families. He also serves as a Shelby County commissioner.
Opinion: If this year’s budget season taught us anything, it’s that we have to work better together for kids, schools and families.
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