DR. JANICE PETTIS INGRAM

Served as a member of the DeSoto ISD Board for twelve years, six years as President and two years as Board Secretary. For two of those years, she was the only African American and female member. Under her leadership, the largest bond program passed by the school or city ($116 million) enabled the District to charter the DeSoto ISD Education Foundation, and established High School, College and Career Academies.