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Houston Middle Administration

Principal:

Mrs. Davis has served in the capacity of Assistant Principal in legacy Shelby County Schools and for the last seven years as an Instructional Supervisor with Germantown Municipal School District. In addition, Mrs. Davis has led Professional Development and Teacher Evaluations at the district level and has been vigilantly committed to working alongside our teachers to develop their craft. Mrs. Davis holds her Ed.S. in Administration Supervision from Union University, a Masters of Education from the University of LaVerne California, and a BA from the University of LaVerne. Outside of education, Mrs. Davis can be found supporting her children (Johnathan, 20, Tre, 17, and Marcelles, 15) on the football field, track, or basketball gym. She is married to Marvis Davis, the Athletic Director of College Compliance and head basketball coach at Lausanne Collegiate School. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sara Strickland

                                                                                   

Assistant Principal:
Sara Strickland

 

Mrs. Strickland has been an educator for over 19 years, most recently serving Collierville Schools as a Federal Programs Interventionist at Sycamore Elementary School.  She has also served as a Curriculum Facilitator, a Lead Teacher, and an Educator in both the elementary and middle school settings. Mrs. Strickland holds her Bachelor of Science in Education, her Masters in Administration and Supervision, and is currently pursuing her Educational Specialist (Ed S.) in Educational Leadership. Through various leadership positions, Mrs. Strickland has gained expertise in the TEAM teacher evaluation system, implementing new curriculum, and training teachers as a change agent.  Outside of education, Mrs. Strickland can be found supporting her children (Addison, 14 and Stone, 11) on the field for soccer and in the gym for pom.  She is married to Tim Strickland, who was recently named the Principal of The Collierville Virtual Academy.

 

 

 

    

 

 

 Assistant Principal:
 

Mr. Fisher received an undergraduate degree in Education from The University of Memphis in 2004.  He continued his education by earning a Master’s degree in education (2008) and an Education Specialist degree in Administration Supervision (2010) from Union University. Mr. Fisher has over 15 years of experience in education serving as a teacher, lead teacher, district supervisor in GMSD’s office student services, and in building-level administration. He looks forward to working to aid his colleagues in creating a productive and safe environment for the students, staff, and stakeholders of Houston Middle School. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

6th Grade Faculty

Ammons, JulietJuliet Ammons
Educator / Science
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jason BarthalowBarthalow, Jason
Educator / Enriched Math
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lucy BlountBlount, Lucy
Educator / ELA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thomas HamesHamer, Thomas
Educator / Social Studies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Julia HoseaHosea, Julia
Educator / ELA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Elizabeth HumeHume, Elizabeth
Educator / Social Studies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Leeanne Kenny
Kenny, Leeanne
Educator / Math
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kimberly LieskeLieske, Kimberly
Educator / Social Studies
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kathryn LeeLee, Kathryn
Educator / Science
 
 
 
 
 
 
Picture Coming SoonMcKelvy, Philip
Educator / Science
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lindsay McKinnonMcKinnon, Lindsay
Educator / Math
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cynthia NationsNations, Cynthia
Educator / Enriched ELA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

7th Grade Faculty

Samuel AndereckAndereck, Samuel
Educator / Social Studies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jordan BellBell, Jordan
Educator / Math
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Regina CastellawCastellaw, Regina
Educator / ELA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denise HachtelHachtel, Denise
Educator / Social Studies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Brain HaynesHaynes, Brian
Educator / Enriched Math
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sabrina MartinMartin, Sabrina
Educator / Science
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Joesph MurrayMurray, Joseph
Educator / Social Studies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Donna NanneyNanney, Donna
Educator / ELA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kensie OgdenOgden, Kensie
Educator / Science
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Anne Marie PrattPratt, Anne Marie
Educator / Science
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Storm SchoonoverSchoonover, Storm
Educator / Enriched ELA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Brooke TerryTerry, Brooke
Educator / Math
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

8th Grade Faculty

Robert AndersonAnderson, Robert
Educator / Math
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alicia BreenBreen, Alicia
Educator / Social Studies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lawrence BrittBritt, Lawrence
Educator / Social Studies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dorothy ConwayConway, Dorothy
Educator / Physical Science
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rashaunda FosterFoster, Rashaunda
Educator / Science
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Logan HarrisHarris, Logan
Educator / ELA
 
 
 
 
 
 
Michael HeimHeim, Michael
Educator / Math
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Justin IngramIngram, Justin
Educator / Enriched ELA
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jeanna RothJeanne Roth
Educator / ELA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jenna ShacklefordShackleford, Jenna
Educator / Algebra 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Andrea StarksStarks, Andrea
Educator
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Richard WexlerWexler, Richard
Educator
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Specialists
 
Patrick CookCook, Patrick
Educator / PE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collins DayDay, Collins
Educator / PE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Picture Coming SoonFowler, Meagan
Educator / Spanish & French
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hillary HigginbothamHigginbotham, Hillary
Educator / Art
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kristine HowellHowell, Kristine
Educator
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Christian JacksonJackson, Christian
Educator / Art
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Spencer NesvickNesvick, Spencer
Educator / Band
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Devon PohlmanPohlman, Devon
RTI Coach
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jean ProvineProvine, Jean
Educator / STEAM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hanna RutherfordRutherford, Hanna
Educator / Art
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tony SmithSmith, Anthony
Educator / Orchestra
 
 
 
 
 
 
Betsy SpurlockSpurlock, Betsy
Educator / PE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Emily SquiresSquires, Emily
Educator / Library
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thomas TimmermanTimmerman, Thomas
Educator / Choir
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Counselors

Carla ChristianChristian, Carla
Educator / Counselor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Georgia JefferysJeffreys, Georgia
Educator / Counselor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diana LangLang, Diana
Educator / Counselor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Special Education

Ginny GermannGermann, Ginny
Educator / Co-Teach ELA & Math
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alissa BetchikBetchick, Alissa
Educator / Specialized Instruction
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Melissa HeimHeim, Melissa
Educator / Co-Teach ELA & Math
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Susan SimmonsSimmons, Susan
Educator / Co-Teach ELA & Math
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Melinda StrugellSturgell, Melinda
Educator / Gifted
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amy WiensWiens, Amy
Educator / Specialized Instruction
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

HMS Office Staff

School Nurse-Ms. Kristen Oster (901) 757-6464
Records Secretary-Mrs. Brandie Wilson (901) 757-6077
Front Office Secretary- Mrs. Kelsea Pratt
Financial Secretary-Hillarie Kerr
Special Education Records Secretary-Mrs. Debra Roberts
In-School Suspension Monitor-Ms. Michelle Johnson