MSCS Superintendent Search: A Roundup of the Top Candidates

Thirty-four candidates applied for the job. Twelve made the final round.


The three remaining top contenders for Memphis’ new schools superintendent are Carlton Jenkins, superintendent in Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin; Angela Whitelaw, Memphis’ top academics official; and Toni Williams, Memphis’ interim superintendent. Courtesy Madison Metropolitan School District (left), Memphis-Shelby County Schools (center, right)

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