Former MSCS employee sues district, alleges sexual harassment by ex-superintendent
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. A former Memphis schools employee is suing the district, alleging that ex-Superintendent Marie Feagins exposed herself twice in 2024 and demoted her in retaliation for refusing her advances. Camalyn…
A former Memphis Schools employee, Camalyn S. Turner, has filed a lawsuit against the district, alleging sexual harassment by ex-Superintendent Marie Feagins. Turner, who worked as Feagins' special assistant for four months, accuses the Shelby County Board of Education of creating an abusive and hostile working environment, resulting in her resignation on October 15, 2024.
Turner alleges that Feagins exposed herself twice in 2024 and retaliated against her in the form of demotion and humiliation. Despite not reporting the harassment during her employment, Turner reported the incidents to district counsel shortly after resigning. The district has acknowledged the lawsuit but declined further comment.
Turner also filed a complaint with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, but it was dismissed in August. Meanwhile, Feagins is currently suing the district in two separate legal cases after her sudden removal from the superintendent role in January 2025.
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