Classes & Grades

Administration by Grade Level

Dr. Meagan Smart
Dean of Students

 

Mr. Lish Burgess
Assistant Principal 7th & 8th Grade

Lish Burgess is excited to serve as the 7th/8th grade assistant principal here at Oliver Middle School.  He is a native of Memphis, TN.  He is a proud graduate of Middle Tennessee State University.  He received his bachelor's degree and Master of Education degree from MTSU.  He also received an Educational Specialist degree from Bethel University.  He enjoys quality time with my family and sports.  He believes in every chair is a learner, and in every learner is a leader. 

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Dr. Sonya Johnson
Assistant Principal 5th & 6th Grade

Dr. Sonya Johnson is an educator in Nashville, TN and a native of Murfreesboro, TN. She has served the MNPS school district for the past 22 years as a Teacher, Numeracy Coach, and Assistant Principal. She is responsible for providing Professional development to teachers so that student achievement increases and teacher capacity is developed. A facilitator and leader in education, her peers commend her ability to develop relationships, increase student achievement, develop a positive culture in the schools, develop purposeful strategies, and lead with intentionality.

Educating children and building a foundation of knowledge with students is her passion. She is also a bestselling author of an anthology. Dr. Johnson is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, Master of Education degree in Reading, Education Specialists degree in Administration from Middle Tennessee State University. She also has an Education Specialists degree in Educational Leadership, Education Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from Carson Newman University, and has served as an adjunct professor at Nashville State.