EDUCATION · TN · 2019-2022
Joris Ray
Superintendent · Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
On the record
Resigned amid affair + ethics investigation
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
Joris Ray served as Superintendent · Memphis-Shelby County Schools of Memphis of Tennessee from 2019–2022 (3 years). Took office after Dorsey Hopson; succeeded by Toni Williams. Departure context: Resigned amid affair + ethics investigation. Same-year political environment (2019): Governor Bill Lee; Attorney General Herbert Slatery; Secretary of State Tre Hargett.
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Others who held this office in Tennessee
- Roderick Richmond (2025-present)
- Marie Feagins (2024-2025)
- Toni Williams (2022-2023)
- Dorsey Hopson (2013-2018)
- Kriner Cash (2008-2012)
- Carol Johnson (2003-2007)