April 2, 2019 - Local educators and the public are invited to hear a presentation by Sheri Doss, president of the Texas Parent-Teachers Assn. at 5:30 p.m. on April 8 at the Murphy-Payne Community Rooms at the Panola College Library Building, Carthage, TX.
Mrs. Doss is the 54th president of the Texas PTA and is the first African-American to serve in this position. She has more than 15 years experience working at all levels of the PTA.
She has received numerous awards including outstanding volunteer at her school district. She also has received PTA Honorary Life Membership, Extended Service Award and National PTA Life Achievement Award.
With a passion for public education, Sheri was one of 18 members selected to serve on the 2017 Texas State Board of Education Long Range Plan for Public Education Steering Committee.
Prior to making the decision to become a full-time volunteer, Sheri worked as a project manager, systems analyst and independent consultant in the telecommunications industry. She has a B.S. in computer science and math from the University of California, Davis, and an M.B.A. from Rutgers Graduate School of Management.
Sheri recently earned a certification in Nonprofit Leadership and Management and in Volunteer Management from the Center for Nonprofit Studies. She is the daughter of Rev. Norman and Mrs. Ola Jackson of Carthage.
The event is sponsored by Panola College and community educators.
