This week we will visit with Tiffany Spight, Chief Academic Officer for the Jackson Madison County Schools. We’ll discuss her journey through the field of education and talk about her efforts at the district office. We’ll also provide our stakeholders with an update on where we are as a district concerning the state’s 3rd grade retention law.

This week, Greg Hammond visits with Principal LaDonna Braswell of North Parkway Middle School to learn about an exciting new program offered to 6-8 grade students interested in nursing and other healthcare careers (the first of its kind in Tennessee). Plus - a conversation with West Tennessee Teacher of the Year Mr. Bob Sparks. Mr. Sparks, an 11th-12^th grade English teacher at JCM-Early College High, was recently honored by the Tennessee Department of Education. Those conversations and much more on episode two of For the District: the JMCSS podcast. PS - Put your running shoes on! We're preparing for a 5K.

This week, we’ll visit with Woodrow Lowe, Jr. - the head coach of the North Side High School football team.