The Shelby County Board of Education governs the business operations of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. It comprises nine elected Board members representing all districts in Shelby County.

MSCS is proud to offer the widest variety of school choices for students in Shelby County! Each year, thousands of families participate in our School Choice application process to find the school that best fits their child’s needs and interests.

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McKinney lives with and loves her husband of 28 years, Dr. Charles W. McKinney, Jr., a Rhodes College professor, and has two phenomenal sons, Ayodele, a 2023 magna cum laude graduate of Xavier University, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Chioke, a current honors Howard University student, Class of 2026, both graduates of MSCS.

The Board Office assists the Shelby County Board of Education members and their constituents with matters involving the Board of Education and its business. The Board Office also partners with various departments within the MSCS District to resolve constituent concerns.

Superintendent Williams, Board Member Kevin Woods Receive MBJ Power 100 List Recognition

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Michelle Robinson McKissack of the Shelby County Board of Education has served on the Board since 2018. McKissack is an Emmy Award-winning journalist with a passion for helping children and supporting public education.

Following an extensive search process, the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) Board of Education has voted to offer a contract to Dr. Marie Feagins to serve as the District's next superintendent.

An 18-year journey of navigating the MSCS system fueled her passion for helping children like hers with special needs. She is now ready to take action for all of the children of the Shelby County School District - 7.