Email VLee@ebrschools.org

Background

Vereta Tanner Lee was born in Amite, LA and raised in Greensburg, LA on a farm. Ms. Lee is the seventh of ten children. She was educated in the St. Helena Parish School System.

Ms. Lee received her Bachelor�s and Master�s Degree in Elementary Education from Southern University of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She furthered her education by pursuing certifications in Supervision and Administration, Guidance Counseling, Technology, and currently pursuing a Master�s Degree in Mental Health Counseling.

She has lived in East Baton Rouge Parish for 27 plus years. Ms. Lee was elected in September of 2006 to serve as a school board member for the new rezoned District 2. This is her first time serving in a public office.

In 1984 she began her employment in East Baton Rouge Parish as a teacher and mentor to elementary and middle school children. Ms. Lee presently serves as Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, Transportation, and Student Services for the St. Helena Parish School System where she continues to serve children. She lives by her motto �No Excuses, It�s Time to Put Children First�.

Civic Record

�Member of Southern University Alumni

�Member of Louisiana Association of Educator/NEA

�Member of the Louisiana Teacher�s Retirement Association

�Member of Louisiana Association of Child Welfare and Attendance

�Task Representative for 19th District Court

�Member of the Student Code of Conduct Handbook Committee where she serves as Co-Chairman

�Chairperson of the School Operations Committee

�Member of the Transportation Committee

�Member of the Personnel Committee
�Vice-Chairperson of the Instructional/Pupil Services Committee

�Member of Jackson Chapel Church

�Board of Directors for VIPS

Family

She is the daughter of Mearn and Mayola Tanner and the parent of Melita, Ladetra, and Keithan Lee. Ms. Lee is the proud grandmother of eight.