Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee appointed five Memphians to the new oversight board for Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), including a former MSCS superintendent.
They are:
Tyrone Burroughs, Chairman, First Choice Global and Founder, The Burroughs Foundation
Dorsey Hopson, Partner, City Fund, and former superintendent of Shelby County Schools/MSCS
Shanea McKinney, Senior Advisor of Product Management, The Cigna Group
Nisha Powers, Founder and President, Powers Hill Design
Beverly Robertson, Co-Founder and COO, Trust Marketing and Communications
“Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and throughout the Lee Administration, we’ve made significant investments to ensure students in Shelby County receive a quality education that best fits their unique needs,” Gov. Lee said in a statement. “I’m pleased to appoint these highly qualified individuals, and I’m grateful for their willingness to serve Memphis families and help strengthen outcomes for students across the community.”