2004

New Path was born at a time that was a true blessing for me. I made the decision to run for the Memphis City Schools Board of Commissioners in early 2004. At the same time, Darrell Cobbins, Cardell Orrin and Eric Robertson were forming New Path. I communicated my decision to run for office to someone who knew of the plans for New Path. That person in turn told Cobbins my plans. Cobbins called me and set up a meeting with him, Orrin and Robertson, and the Hart for Education Campaign began! I was absolutely amazed at the awesome knowledge of these gentlemen. Each brought a specialized skill set that combined to create a very powerful and well-run political machine! I had no idea of all I would need to do or to know to run an effective campaign, and I am certain that I owe all of my success to the resources provided by New Path. I will be forever grateful to New Path--it is an organization that is truly needed in this community and whose time has come!