For immediate release:
November 5, 2024
Mrs. Yolanda Strong Appointed to Holmes Community College Board of Trustees
On October 14, 2024, Mrs. Yolanda Strong was officially confirmed by the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors to fill a vacant position representing Yazoo County on the Holmes Community College Board of Trustees. Her appointment was highly recommended by Supervisor David Peyton, who highlighted some of her attributes to be leadership experience, dedication, and passion about advancing higher education.
Mrs. Strong currently serves as the Director of the Larry Summers Career and Technical Center in the Yazoo City Municipal School District, bringing 25 plus years of experience in education to this new role. She is a devoted community member, who is widely respected for her commitment and contributions to the education of the young scholars in the Yazoo City community. The Mississippi Achievement School District is happy to announce this honor about Mrs. Strong and that she has already hit the ground running, having attended her first board meeting on October 17th in order to begin this important work on behalf of Yazoo County.