Athletics

Athletic Director
kshackelford@wamemphis.com
With over half of all students competing in at least one interscholastic sport, the athletics department at Westminster is growing. Our first priority when it comes to athletics is hiring the finest instructors. In hiring coaches, we look for men and women who love God, excel at coaching, are knowledgeable in their sport, love kids and understand the role sports play in molding godly character through discipline, teamwork, and fair play. Our athletic department takes the time to invest in each and every athlete with a focus on character building, sportsmanship, and discipleship.
Westminster Academy participates in the Shelby 78, TSSAA, and the PAA leagues.
Go Defenders!
The school mascot at Westminster is the Defender. By God’s grace we are equipping followers of Christ to defend their faith in God. Scripture teaches us that we are in a spiritual battle and are fighting a real enemy, so we are “defenders” of the faith.
Purple & Gold
Purple and gold are Westminster’s school colors. Purple is the color of royalty and we are robed in the righteousness of Christ as his redeemed children. Gold depicts the end result of God’s sanctifying work in us as we are made pure in Christ.
Athletics Department
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Adams, Darren | Teacher | ||
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Anthony, Ashley | Kindergarten Teacher | ||
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Athletics, WA | |||
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Bell, Matthew | Latin Teacher | ||
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Bolton, Marti | Fourth Grade Teacher | 865-523-1192 | |
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Boyd, Cathy | Reading Specialist | 901-380-9192 | |
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Brown, John | English Faculty | ||
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Callis, Amy | Physical Education Faculty and Coach | ||
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Callis, Jonathan | Head of Upper School | ||
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Carney, Joshua | |||
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Chester, Stephanie | Physical Education Teacher, Girls Varsity Cross Country Coach, Varsity Track Coach | ||
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Clear, Mark | Custodian | ||
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Clowers, Elaine | Music Teacher | ||
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Collins, Jocelyn | Art and Capstone Faculty | 901-380-9192 | |
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Collins, Noah | Physical Education Faculty and Coach | ||
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Culp, Patricia | Fourth Grade Teacher | 901-380-9192 | |
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Dacus, Ashleigh | Junior Kindergarten Teacher | ||
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Davis, Conner | Latin and History Faculty | ||
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Davis, Jonathan | Bible and Logic Faculty | ||
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Davis, Julie | Third Grade Teacher | ||
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Dickerson, Kristin | Fourth Grade and Science Aide | ||
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Dillon, Kyle | Theology and Capstone Faculty | ||
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Elsenbrock, Jenna | Aftercare Assistant | ||
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Fortune, Jonathan | Upper School History Teacher | ||
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Garrett, Anne | Second Grade Teacher | 901-380-9192 | |
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Grantham, Mary-Grace | Junior Kindergarten Teacher | ||
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Gregory, Jannica | English Faculty | ||
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Hale, Tina | Junior Kindergarten Aide | ||
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Halford, Vicki | Librarian | ||
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Hall, Holt | Director of Operations | ||
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Hawkins, Meredith | 6th Grade Teacher | ||
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Herring, Nancy | CLC Middle School Aide | ||
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Hickman, Sissy | Fifth Grade Teacher | ||
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Hilliard, Lisa | First Grade Teacher | ||
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Hollidge, Mary | Latin Faculty | ||
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Hughes, Lindsey | Admission & Marketing Administrative Assistant | ||
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Hulsey, Janene | First Grade Aide | ||
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Husband, Paul | Bible/Theology Teacher | ||
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Hysong, Sarah | Third Grade Teacher | ||
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Janikowsky, Linda | Academic Coach | ||
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Janikowsky, Ralph | Headmaster | ||
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Jones, Maylon | Math Faculty | 901-380-9192 | |
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Jones, Rebecca | Second Grade Aide | 901-380-9192 | |
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Kinney, Gregory | History Faculty | ||
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Kuku, Rawda | Director of Aftercare and Enrichments | ||
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Marino, Christopher | Science Faculty | ||
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Martin, Natalie | Sixth Grade Teacher | ||
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Mathews, Becca | Math Faculty | ||
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McDaniel, Jessica | Second Grade Teacher | ||
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Miller, Kristen | Kindergarten and WEE Teacher | ||
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Moore, Taylor | CFO | ||
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Nagem, Julie | Director of Marketing | ||
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Newman, Emily | Head of Grammar School | ||
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O'Dell, Emily | Director of Student Life | ||
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Ozier, Lindsey | Art Teacher | ||
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Pang, Mary Rachel | Director of Development and Alumni Relations | ||
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Peckham, Elizabeth | Fifth Grade Teacher | 901-380-9192 | |
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Perkins, Elizabeth | |||
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Phillips, Stephanie | Academic Support Coordinator | 901-683-8787 | |
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Price, Michael | Science Teacher | ||
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Quiroz, Susan | First Grade Aide | ||
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Rainer, Karen | Second Grade Aide | ||
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Ray, Carrie | Fifth/Sixth Grade Aide | 901-761-1110 | |
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Ray, Sharon | Director of Admission | 901-849-8920 | |
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Read, Kenneth | Sixth Grade Teacher | ||
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Read, Mary | Director of College Guidance and Science Faculty | ||
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Reed, Robin | Assistant to Head of Upper School | 901-380-9192 | |
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Rhodes, Tirzah | Art Faculty | ||
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Roberts, Elissa | Science Faculty | ||
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Samuels, April | Business Office Assistant | ||
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Scott, Karla | Assistant to the Head of Grammar School | ||
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Shackelford, Kenneth | Athletic Director | ||
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Sherrod, Melissa | Third Grade Aide | ||
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Smith, Ginger | Music Teacher | 901-380-9192 | |
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Smith, Laurel | Junior Kindergarten Teacher | ||
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Smith, Nate | Theology and Rhetoric Faculty | ||
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Spires, Brownie | History Faculty | ||
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Stubblefield, Dee | English Faculty | ||
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Tenent, Ashley | School Receptionist | ||
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Thompson, Jennifer | Assistant to Athletics & Admissions | 901-380-9192 | |
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Turner, Amber | Assistant to Director of Development | ||
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Turner, Debbie | Purchasing | 901-380-9192 | |
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Vigus, Hannah | Kindergarten and WEE Aide | ||
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Wages, Victoria | History Faculty | ||
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Walker, Anne | Math Faculty | 901-277-9065 | |
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Walker, Kathryn | Assistant to the Headmaster | ||
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Warren, Sabrina | School Nurse | ||
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Williams, Shannon | First Grade Teacher | ||
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Wilson, Bryn | |||
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Wilson, Kameron | PE Coach | ||
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Young, Jenny | Junior Kindergarten Aide |
Athletic Teams
FALL
Cross-Country
3rd-5th • 6th-8th • JV • Varsity
Volleyball
6th-8th • JV • Varsity
Football
5th-12th boys co-op
Golf
6th-8th • 9th-12th
Girls Soccer
6th-8th • JV • Varsity
Tennis
5th-8th
WINTER
Basketball
5th-6th • 7th-8th • JV • Varsity
Swimming
5th-8th • Varsity
SPRING
Grammar School Basketball
1st-4th
Grammar School Swimming
JK-5th
Boys Soccer
6th-8th • Varsity
Track & Field
6th-8th • Varsity
Tennis
Varsity
Trap
9th-12th