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For the District

For the District

By: Forever Communications
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For the District, the JMCSS Podcast, is a presentation of the Jackson-Madison County School System in partnership with Forever Communications.Forever Communications 2022
Episodes
  • Episode 115

    Episode 115
    Jun 22 2026
    This week we’re visiting with former North Side basketball great Sha Brooks. One of the most decorated student‑athletes in North Side history, Sha finished her career with 2,030 points, 593 rebounds, and 487 assists while leading the Lady Indians to the 2004 and 2005 state tournaments. She continued her career at the University of Florida, where she earned All‑SEC Freshman honors and was named All‑SEC in 2009. Sha became Florida’s all‑time leader in made free throws and games started, surpassing 1,000 career points before being selected in the 2009 WNBA Draft by the Phoenix Mercury. In 2017, she was honored as an SEC Legend.
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    31 mins
  • Episode 114

    Episode 114
    Jun 14 2026
    We're sitting down with former JMCSS educator Mona Lisa Lanier to celebrate her lasting impact on both the district and the Jackson community as a longtime dance instructor. We'll discuss her nearly three decades of service with JMCSS, the work she continues today through her dance studio, and hear stories from her family's popular 1970s and 1980s singing group, Lanier and Company, also known as The Jacksonians.
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    31 mins
  • Episode 113

    Episode 113
    Jun 7 2026
    Dr. Wesley Johnson is joining Jackson-Madison County Schools as the new Chief Portfolio Officer. A former South Side Hawk, he returns to West Tennessee after building an impressive career in the charter school sector. In this episode, Dr. Johnson shares his journey from growing up in Denmark, Tennessee, to helping shape educational opportunities in the Memphis-Shelby County area over the past decade. We'll discuss leadership, school options, student success, and what he hopes to accomplish in his new role with JMCSS.
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    29 mins
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