
About
Leadership
The Leadership Team is led by the Head of School and includes leaders within operations, sustainability, culture, academics, technology, and student support.
The team works collaboratively and alongside staff and students to support the school's mission and vision through clear systems, continual growth, and compassionate decision-making.
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Erin Johnson
Head of School
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David Anderson
Director of Culture
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Kat McRitchie
Director of Academics
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Mindy Baier
Director of Student Success
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Jasmine Williams
Director of Community Life
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Ginger Spickler
Director of Sustainability
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Scott Holcomb
Director of Technology
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Nikki Wallace
Director of Innovation & Research
Culture Team
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David Anderson
Director of Culture
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Jasmine Williams
Director of Community Life
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Leah Lytle
Assistant Director of Culture
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Brooks Hartwell
Restorative Justice Coordinator
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James Tomlinson
Building & Culture Specialist
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Marilyn Grandberry
Attendance Coordinator & Office Administrator
Operations Team
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Ginger Spickler
Director of Sustainability
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Scott Holcomb
Director of Technology
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Amanda Abney
Finance & Human Resource Specialist
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James Tomlinson
Building & Culture Specialist
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Sarah Stockwell
Registrar & Office Administrator
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Randle Carter
Communications Coordinator & Office Administrator
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Marilyn Grandberry
Attendance Coordinator & Office Administrator
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Christian Potts
Office Administrator
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Sam Greer
Staff Coverage Specialist
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Counseling Team
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Larissa Gregory
School Counselor (9th & 10th)
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Nadia Abrego
School Counselor (11th & 12th)
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Leah Keys
College & Career Counselor
Inclusion Team
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Mindy Baier
Director of Student Success
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Myesha Daggs
RTI Teacher & Coordinator | 11th Grade Level Lead
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Kaley Humble
ESL & English Teacher
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Leah Wallace
Inclusion Teacher
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Charity Williams
Inclusion Teacher
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Sydney Ricket
Student Support Specialist
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Keona Henderson
Instructional Aide
English Team
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Michelle Davies
English Department Lead | English Teacher
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Jasmine Williams
English Teacher | Director of Community Life
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Camille Bielling
English Teacher | ESPO & Testing Coordinator
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Trey Weise
English Teacher
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Nikki Wilks
English Teacher | Graduation Coordinator
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Elizabet Coleman
English Teacher | Senior Grade Level Lead
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Lauren Mueller
English | APEX Coordinator
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Liz Phillips
English Teacher | Culinary
Math Team
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Joshua Sloan
Math Department Lead | Math Teacher
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Shelley Cox
Math Teacher | 10th Grade Level Lead
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Cherlinca Boyd
Math Teacher
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John Kusmec
Math Teacher
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Jessica Ganus
Math Teacher
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Kim Norris
Math Teacher
Science Team
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Jacob Weaver
Science Department Lead | Science Teacher
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Mohammed Al Harthy
Computer Science Teacher | 9th Grade Level Lead
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Tamara Kley-Contini
Science Teacher
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Courtney Logan
Science Teacher
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Ivy Hill
Science Teacher
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Nikki Wallace
Science Teacher | Director of Innovation & Research
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Reid Stuart
Social Studies Department Lead | Social Studies Teacher
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Kat McRitchie
Director of Academics | Social Studies Teacher
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Ryan Pryor
Social Studies Teacher | Recruitment & Development Coordinator
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Eboni Rideout
Social Studies Teacher
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Gretchen Riem
Social Studies Teacher
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Zach Myers
Social Studies Teacher
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Jayce Monore
Social Studies Teacher
World Language Team
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Payton Ballard
World Language Department Lead | Spanish Teacher
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Natalhie Aguilar
Spanish Teacher
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Sarah Finley
French Teacher
Essentials Team
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Carrie Buller
Essentials Department Lead | Art Teacher
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Andres Arauz
Graphic Design | Photography Teacher
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Ty Boyland
Music Production Teacher | School-Based Enterprise Coordinator
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Chandra Evans
Lifetime Wellness Teacher | Athletic Director
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Danie Cowden
STEM & Media Arts Teacher
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Liz Phillips
Culinary | English Teacher
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Jonathan Schallert
Music Teacher
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Julia Harkins
Sewing Teacher
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Erin Johnson
Art Teacher | Head of School
Athletics Team
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Chandra Evans
Director of Athletics
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Brooks Hartwell
Men's Basketball Coach
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Sydney Ricket
Women's Basketball Coach
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John Kusmec
Men's Soccer Coach
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Trey Weise
Women's Soccer Coach
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Myesha Daggs
Women's Volleyball Coach
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Reid Stuart
Tennis Coach
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Josh Sloan
Cross Country Coach
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Eddie Walsh
Swimming & Water Polo Coach
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Michael Baier
Golf Coach
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Quinn Rucker
Bowling Coach
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Jasmine Madkins
Cheer Coach
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Ryan Parish
Track & Field Coach
Board of Directors
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Board Chair, Santiago Arbelaez
International Paper
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Yeti Fund Chair, Chris Winton
Comcast
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Jenny Bartlett-Prescott
Church Health
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Shauna Bateman
The University of Memphis
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Rev. Katherine Bush
Calvary Episcopal Church
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Jennie Dill
Rooted Investments, LLC
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Venita Doggett
Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope (MICAH)
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Paul Guibao
Guibao Law Office
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Andre Jones
Jones Urban Development
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Tom Marino
The Poplar Foundation
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Dr. Mary McConner
Inclusive Excellence Consulting
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Dr. Charles McKinney
Rhodes College
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Dr. Todd Richardson
Crosstown Concourse
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George Sago IV
Citizen National Bank
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Casey Shannon
Lewis Thomason, P.C.
Upcoming board meetings will be held on the following dates at Crosstown High
UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 — 5:00pm
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 — 12:00pm
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 — 5:00pm
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 — 12:00pm
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 — 5:00pm
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 — 5:00pm
Learn More About Our Mission & Vision
We are rethinking high school by advancing equity, building community, and doing meaningful work so that every learner can thrive.

Interested in joining the team?
At Crosstown High, we’re building a school that empowers students and educators alike through project-based learning, strong relationships, and a commitment to equity and creativity.
Social Studies Team