Jana Swearengen-Washington is currently serving as an Assistant Principal and District Curriculum Specialist in Forrest City, Arkansas, and was elected to the Memphis City Council in 2022. With 30 years of educational experience, she has expertise in organizational planning, grant writing, budget overseeing, school/district partnerships, and community development. She is actively involved in various organizations within the Greater Memphis Community and is committed to representing and supporting her community.

Based on the information provided, Teri Dockery is a former director of the YMCA's Memphis district and a consultant. She was appointed to the Memphis City Council to replace Jamita Swearengen but did not run for election in the special election for that seat. There is no information available regarding Dockery's education or any previous offices held. Therefore, it is difficult to evaluate her suitability for the job as a city council member based on this limited information.