Mr. Truitte Moreland, Principal

Mr. Truitte I. Moreland is an experienced educator, who is driven by his faith and has been a noteworthy leader in the public education field for over 20 years, serving as a school administrator for twelve years and as principal for eight years.

In the early years of his career, he was nominated as the teacher of the year, by his peers. As he advanced into his primary role of being a principal, Mr. Moreland was recognized as the Gold Medallion recipient for the 2017 Leonard Miller Principal Leadership Award from The Council for Educational Change for his extraordinary commitment to quality education. He was also honored as a recipient of the Innovation in Education Award from the Jacksonville Business Journal.

You may also recognize him from his work as the principal of Young Men’s Leadership Academy, where he was lauded for transforming Eugene Butler Middle School -renamed Young Men’s Leadership Academy- into a model school that provides a high-quality education for all students.

During his free time, this proud father enjoys spending time with his family, supporting non-profit organizations, and improving his community. He has served on the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville CSGP committee as a Community Representative for 2 terms and enjoys being a youth soccer coach in Jacksonville.

He holds degrees in African American Studies, Education and Educational Leadership and is excited in be a part of Tiger Nation and takes pride in providing the best leadership possible. He defines educators as practitioners who have the responsibility of teaching, modeling, and inspiring others to be committed to the principles of honor, scholarship, and service. He looks forward to making his mark on Tiger Nation for many years to come.

Go Tigers!

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Ms. Sharmariton Ashley, Assistant Principal

Sharmariton Ashley is one of the current Assistant Principals of Andrew Jackson High School. She has been in the field of education for 16 years. Prior to being a school-based administrator, she served as standards coach and testing coordinator at Andrew Jackson High School. Ms. Ashley is a proud alumni of Andrew Jackson High School and is a true and faithful Tiger!

Ms. Ashley earned a Master of Education degree from The University of Phoenix with a focus in Instruction and Curriculum. Her service as a teacher, and teacher leader has helped shape her leadership style as a transformational leader. Ms. Ashley is excited to develop positive relationships with teachers, parents, and students of Andrew Jackson High school.

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Ms. Cindy Berahzer, Assistant Principal

Coming soon.

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Ms. Emeka Barclay, Dean of Students & Standards Coach

My name is Emeka Barclay and I am currently the Dean of Students and Standards Coach at Andrew Jackson High School. I am a former high school and middle school Language Arts, Social Studies, and Greenpower Racing teacher. Being a teacher for over two decades in rural, urban, and suburban school districts has given me so much respect for what educators everywhere do. I know the importance of building relationships with students, with staff, and with the community. Schools are villages and it takes villages to build and strengthen nations. I am new to the Jacksonville area, but I am learning and loving all that I can about this amazing place.

Kofi Annan said "Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy, and sustainable human development." Kofi Annan was a former Secretary General for the United Nations. Nothing is more important to me than ensuring that our students, not only receive a quality education, but that they feel love, embraced, and accepted in our school. Unless we are educating the whole child and meeting their needs, we are failing them. For some, that may seem like a lot. But, who becomes a teacher for the pay or the days off?

I have found my purpose. I love teaching, learning, and creating resources and environments for students and teachers. I love supporting students as they develop into their future dynamic selves. I love seeing students celebrated for their efforts, creativity, ingenuity and their learning. I constantly want to grow and learn how to better the educational experience for students and educators. I believe that when educators work smart, students are inspired to work hard. Every student can be successful, contributing digital citizens of our global society. I will happily support teachers as they motivate students of varying learning abilities and learning styles to be the best learners they can be. When students are involved in their learning, they are empowered and they are engaged. Learning shouldn't end at the last bell; it should end with the last breath.