Board Member Bio
Mr. J. Keith Lee, Chairman
District 4 Representative
Term Expires: December 31, 2025
Employed at Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding
Education: Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Mississippi State University
"Our teachers and administrators have accomplished outstanding results in recent years. I'm very proud of these achievements and the focus found in each employee of the Jackson County School District. Our success is a direct result of this dedication."
Mr. Jory Howell, Vice Chairman
District 3 Representative
Term Expires: December 31, 2025
Employed with Singing River Health System
Ms. Amy A. Peterson, Secretary
District 5 Representative
Term Expires: December 31, 2027
Retired Principal from Jackson County School System (Vancleave Lower Elementary)
Term Expires: December 31, 2027
Retired Principal from Jackson County School System (Vancleave Lower Elementary)
Education: Master's Degree in Education Administration, University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. University of Southern Mississippi
Mr. Lea Bailey, Member
District 2 Representative
Term Expires: December 31, 2030
Employed with Airgas USA
Education: Bachelor in Business Administration from University of Southern Mississippi
“I am honored to have been elected to serve my community and to represent the faculty and staff, students, and taxpayers of the Jackson County School District. Together, we can Raise the Standard."
Ms. Deanna Smith, Member
District 1 Representative
Term Expires: December 31, 2030
Employed with Mississippi Export Railroad
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Minor in Secondary Education, University of Southern Mississippi