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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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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Leah Lytle
Assistant Director of Culture
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Brooks Hartwell
Mental Health Specialist
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Randle Carter
Communications & Culture Lead
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Marilyn Grandberry
Attendance & Health Specialist
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 Manager
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James Tomlinson
Operations & Building Manager
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Sarah Stockwell
Registrar & Office Administrator
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Marilyn Grandberry
Attendance & Health Specialist
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Christian Potts
Office Administrator & Guest Teacher Coordinator
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Brandon Wilson
Office Receptionist
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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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Maaryam Bayakly
Instructional Aide
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Rhonda Morgan
Inclusion Specialist
English Team
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Michelle Davies
English Department Lead | English Teacher
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Shonda Knox
English Teacher
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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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Cherlinca Boyd
Math Teacher & 9th Grade Level Lead
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Shelley Cox
Math Teacher
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Simona Reid
Math Teacher
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Laura Bretscher
Math Teacher
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Jessica Ganus
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
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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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Zach Myers
Social Studies Teacher & 10th Grade Level Lead
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Eboni Rideout
Social Studies Teacher
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Ryan Pryor
Social Studies Teacher | Recruitment & Development Coordinator
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Gretchen Riem
Social Studies Teacher
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Jayce Monroe
Social Studies Teacher
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Camille Bielling
Psychology Teacher & EPSO Coordinator
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Kat McRitchie
Director of Academics & 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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Chrystianna Bakken
PE Teacher
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Liz Phillips
Culinary | English Teacher
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Jonathan Schallert
Music Teacher
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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Chrystianna Bakken
Assistant Women's Basketball 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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Laura Bretscher
Swim Coach
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Sydney Ricket
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
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Reid Stuart
Tennis Coach
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Josh Sloan
Cross Country Coach
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Jerjuanna Cecille
Women’s Basketball 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
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Michael Sarafolean
Baseball Coach
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Johnathan Larson
Men’s Soccer
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Marshella Taylor
Assistant Cheer Coach
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Sylvia Hunter
Assistant Volleyball Coach
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Tralecia Toney
Assistant Softball Coach
Board of Directors
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Board Chair, Santiago Arbelaez
International Paper
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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. 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, December 15 — 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 23 — 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 27 — 5:00 p.m.
BOARD DOCS
Meeting Minutes
Learn More About Our Mission & VisionWe 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