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‘I think he does a wonderful job’: Lakeland superintendent earns top marks in evaluation

By , Daily Memphian Published: June 09, 2026 10:56 AM CT

With Lakeland School System finally achieving the dream of graduating its first high school senior class this year, the district’s Board of Education is singing the praises of Superintendent Ted Horrell again.

Horrell’s annual performance evaluation was part of the Monday, June 8 agenda, in the school district’s central office at 3009 Davies Plantation Road.

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Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.


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