Michael J. Fox is currently serving as a Mental Health Professional on the MEA Board of Directors.  In addition Mr. Fox has been a member of MEA for nine years and has been an Association Representative and a TEA delegate.

Mr. Fox started his career as a classroom teacher for 12 years and 2 years as a Social Worker.

He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Crichton College, Memphis, TN and Master's of Social Work Tulane University New Orleans, LA.

He has received the following awards:  Memphis Recovery Center Meritorious Service Award, Congressional Youth Leadership Council Honorary Commission.  He is also a member of Tennessee Association of School Social Workers.

I have worked as a Mobile Crisis Worker, a Pediatric Medical Social Worker at LeBonheur Children's Medical Center, Family Therapist and Shift Supervisor at Memphis Recovery Center's Youth Development Program, Lakeside Behavioral Health System as a Needs Assessment Counselor, School Social Worker, and have almost 12 years of classroom experience in Memphis City Schools. I have served on site based leadership terms, discipline committees, textbook committees, school improvement teams, and SACS teams.  This eclectic repertoire of professional experiences allow me to bring a variety of perspectives to the table that will empower me to ardently advocate for teachers, students, and mental health professionals in our school community.  I look forward to working collaboratively with the board and its members.