The press conference was for members of the media only, but protesters were outside the room chanting their disapproval of the interim superintendent.

Coleman's 17-year chamber tenure is eclipsed by only a few, including the person she's succeeding: Ralph Schulz, who will end his 18-year run as CEO on Jan. 31.

After firing Superintendent Marie Feagins, the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board and its hand-picked interim ask for trust ...