Mrs. Jana Swearengen-Washington, has served in many capacities in education, such as Principal, Assistant Principal, District Curriculum Specialist, and teacher.  Jana offers expertise in organizational planning, teacher coaching, data analysis, grant writing, budget overseeing, school/district partnerships, and community development. Her 30 year educational experience has afforded her opportunities to lead teams for the Forrest City School, Millington School, and Memphis Shelby County School Districts.

As a neighborhood and educational advocate, it has been her personal goal and commitment to invest and ensure that students and families are represented, supported, and have effective leadership. Within the Greater Memphis Community, she serves in many organizations, such as; Board Member of W.I.L.L.O.W. (Women in Leadership Leaning on Wisdom) and Vice-President of the Northeast Ministers Spouses Association with the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Jana is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Glenview Neighborhood Association, Magnolia Castalia Neighborhood Association, Mt. Pisgah C.M.E. B. R. Danner (which promotes the cultural arts within urban communities), and Democratic Women of Shelby County. She believes in being an active voice, serving her school community, church, and advocating for all within the Greater Memphis Community.

Jana is the Vice Chairwoman of the Memphis City Council, Chair of the Planning & Zoning Committee, and the Vice Chair of the Executive Committee. She is also the Council liaison to the Renasant Convention Center, First 8 Memphis, and the Film/TV Commission.

Jana is happily married to Reverend Dr. Robert H. Washington, Sr. They have five children within their blended family: VeAndrea Washington, Janeese Martina Swearengen Murphy (John),  James Swearengen Richey (Ebony), Robert Washington Jr., and Ana Washington. They have seven grandchildren: Caleb, Durriya, Laila, John Charles III, James Greyson, Arie Jae, and Hailey Janae .

They have two beautiful fur babies: Boston and Bella.