Five Finalists Vying for Superintendent

Officials are trying to wrap up a tortuous search that began more than a year ago.


The five finalists for Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent interviewed with the board on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. Clockwise from top, they are: Angela Whitelaw, Carlton Jenkins, Marie Feagins, Yolonda Brown, and Cheryl Proctor. (Screen capture of Memphis-Shelby County Schools)

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