Tamara L. Shewmake

Tamara Shewmake serves on the Portsmouth School Board. Her official biography describes graduation from I.C. Norcom High School and psychology and business-administration degrees from Norfolk State University. Her work has included banking, government and investigative responsibilities, alongside service with organizations addressing senior services and housing.

Shewmake was first elected to the School Board in 2018. Her published biography identifies early literacy, financial literacy and career and technical education among her interests. These subjects connect the early foundations of learning with the practical knowledge students need for life after graduation. Residents can ask how participation is supported and what evidence the division uses to assess a program’s value.

The division’s official member page provides her background, while board meeting resources show proposals and decisions. A clear inquiry should name the program or policy and explain the desired outcome. Individual classroom concerns should also go through the school. Her currently serving role is separate from any apparent reelection position in the unofficial November 2026 returns, pending canvassing and certification.

Official profile or first-party background · Representation and meeting resources.