Former Teacher of the Year tapped for Memphis schools takeover board ahead of first meeting

By Melissa Brown Former Tennessee Teacher of the Year Karen Vogelsang was appointed Tuesday, June 16, to the final seat on the incoming Memphis schools oversight board, which will soon wield sweeping authority over the state’s largest school district for the next four years. 

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Jun 18, 2026 - 09:54
Former Teacher of the Year tapped for Memphis schools takeover board ahead of first meeting

By Melissa Brown

Former Tennessee Teacher of the Year Karen Vogelsang was appointed Tuesday, June 16, to the final seat on the incoming Memphis schools oversight board, which will soon wield sweeping authority over the state’s largest school district for the next four years. 

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