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Stephanie Gatewood
Biography
Stephanie W. Gatewood
Candidate for Juvenile Court Clerk
As a member of a military family, Stephanie grew up traveling to various cities, an experience that has helped her to embrace and appreciate diversity. Born to the parents of an Educator, and a career Army 1st sergeant; she learned the value of hard work, integrity, and interpersonal skills. Mrs.Gatewood is also a mother, grandmother, and voice for the voiceless. She has 2 adult children.
Stephanie is currently a candidate for Shelby County Juvenile Court Clerk. She is degreed in Public Administration and Organizational Leadership. She also runs her own non-profit; Empower Me! Teaching skills of empowerment to men and women in the midsouth.
Serving 2 full terms as an elected School Board Commissioner, Stephanie served in a leadership role as Vice President of the board in 2009.
Some of Stephanie’s accomplishments are:
Executive Board Member- Girls on the Run Memphis
Executive Board Member- Education Committee- Dixon Gallery
Served on the Executive Task Force for Student Achievement for Urban Boards of
Education
Advisory Editorial Board- Tennessee School Board Association
Ambassador for Tennessee
Published Author National School Board Journal 2009, 2011
Graduate of Leadership Memphis
Graduate of FBI Citizens Academy
Graduate of Dale Carnagie Leadership Program
Member of the American Society for Public Administration
Member of the Graceland Toastmasters, holding the Title of Distinguished Toastmaster
Has focused on voter education and transparency, at the national level
Member of National Association for Court Management
Her extensive expertise in Governance, over 7 years working in a community school, working with the justice involved community and various other community organizations has given her the experience to return to public service.She is also a member of the Order of Eastern Star.
When elected to Juvenile Court Clerk, the following areas will be her focus: Accountability Respect Compassionate Customer Service Communication Collaboration
As a member of a military family, Stephanie grew up traveling to various cities, an experience that has helped her to embrace and appreciate diversity. Born to the parents of an Educator, and a career Army 1st sergeant; she learned the value of hard work, integrity, and interpersonal skills. Mrs.Gatewood is also a mother, grandmother, and voice for the voiceless. She has 2 adult children.
Stephanie is currently a candidate for Shelby County Juvenile Court Clerk. She is degreed in Public Administration and Organizational Leadership. She also runs her own non-profit; Empower Me! Teaching skills of empowerment to men and women in the midsouth.
Serving 2 full terms as an elected School Board Commissioner, Stephanie served in a leadership role as Vice President of the board in 2009.
Some of Stephanie’s accomplishments are:
Ambassador for Tennessee
Her extensive expertise in Governance, over 7 years working in a community school, working with the justice involved community and various other community organizations has given her the experience to return to public service.She is also a member of the Order of Eastern Star.
When elected to Juvenile Court Clerk, the following areas will be her focus: Accountability Respect Compassionate Customer Service Communication Collaboration
