Cleared of Wrongdoing, Two Top MSCS Officials Opt to Leave Their Posts

Both were under investigation on separate complaints.


Yolanda Martin (left) and John Barker (right) both left their posts. Credit: Chalkbeat Tennessee, Memphis Shelby County Schools

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