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American Way Middle School

Memphis, TN (Shelby County)
Mascot: Eagles  ·  Colors: Red, White, Blue

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Mailing Address:
3805 American Way
Memphis, TN 38118
Physical Address:
3805 American Way
Memphis, TN 38118
Shipping Address:
3805 American Way
Memphis, TN 38118
Phone:
901-416-1250
Fax:
901-416-1251
Principal Phone:
901-416-1250
AD Phone:
901-690-1681
Grand Division: West
Athletic District:
County: Shelby
Type: Public
Enrollment (Actual): 650
Enrollment (Classification): 650
School ID: 798

Staff information for the 2026-2027 school year is displayed as it is entered/verified by American Way Middle School administration.

2026-2027 School Administration
Larisssa Jackson Principal 901-416-1250 Full-time Teacher
Charlene Hopson Athletic Director 901-416-1250 Full-time Teacher
The University of Memphis ()

Larisssa Jackson (Principal)
Email:
Office Phone: 901-416-1250

Charlene Hopson (Athletic Director)
Email:
Office Phone: 901-416-1250
The University of Memphis ()

Baseball

Member of Class AA, Region 8, District 16, Section 4

David Garrett Head Coach 901-416-2370 Full-time Teacher
Delois Hoyle Assistant Coach 901-416-1250 Full-time Teacher

David Garrett (Head Coach)
Email:
Office Phone: 901-416-2370
Full-time Teacher

Delois Hoyle (Assistant Coach)
Email:
Office Phone: 901-416-1250
Full-time Teacher

Boys' Basketball

Member of Class AAA, Region 8, District 16, Section 4

Charlene Hopson Head Coach 901-416-1250 Full-time Teacher
The University of Memphis ()

Charlene Hopson (Head Coach)
Email:
Office Phone: 901-416-1250
Full-time Teacher
The University of Memphis ()

Girls' Basketball

Member of Class AAA, Region 8, District 16, Section 4

David Garrett Head Coach 901-416-2370 Full-time Teacher
Jada Jones Assistant Coach 901-416-1250 Full-time Teacher

David Garrett (Head Coach)
Email:
Office Phone: 901-416-2370
Full-time Teacher

Jada Jones (Assistant Coach)
Email:
Office Phone: 901-416-1250
Full-time Teacher

Cheerleading

NOT PROVIDED

Football
David Garrett Assistant Coach 901-416-2370 Full-time Teacher

David Garrett (Assistant Coach)
Email:
Office Phone: 901-416-2370
Full-time Teacher

Soccer

Member of Class AA, Region 8, District 16, Section 4

Dontario Vaughn Head Coach 901-416-1250 Full-time Teacher
Victor Washington Head Coach 901-416-1250 Full-time Teacher

Dontario Vaughn (Head Coach)
Email:
Office Phone: 901-416-1250
Full-time Teacher

Victor Washington (Head Coach)
Email:
Office Phone: 901-416-1250
Full-time Teacher

Girls' Soccer

Member of Class AA, Region 8, District 16, Section 4

Joshua Duncan Head Coach 901-416-1250 Full-time Teacher
Janey Alvarez Assistant Coach 901-416-5200 Full-time Teacher

Joshua Duncan (Head Coach)
Email:
Office Phone: 901-416-1250
Full-time Teacher

Janey Alvarez (Assistant Coach)
Email:
Office Phone: 901-416-5200
Full-time Teacher

Girls' Softball

Member of Class AA, Region 8, District 16, Section 4

Lashara Anderson Head Coach 901-416-1250 Full-time Teacher
LeMoyne Owen College (2020)
Valesha Wells Assistant Coach 901-416-1250 Full-time Teacher

Lashara Anderson (Head Coach)
Email:
Office Phone: 901-416-1250
Full-time Teacher
LeMoyne Owen College (2020)

Valesha Wells (Assistant Coach)
Email:
Office Phone: 901-416-1250
Full-time Teacher

Boys' Track and Field

Member of Class AAA, Region 8, Section 4

Joshua Duncan Head Coach 901-416-1250 Full-time Teacher
Jada Jones Assistant Coach 901-416-1250 Full-time Teacher

Joshua Duncan (Head Coach)
Email:
Office Phone: 901-416-1250
Full-time Teacher

Jada Jones (Assistant Coach)
Email:
Office Phone: 901-416-1250
Full-time Teacher

Girls' Track and Field

Member of Class AAA, Region 8, Section 4

Angelica Johnson Head Coach 901-416-1250 Full-time Teacher
Lillie Pinkston Assistant Coach 901-416-1250 Full-time Teacher

Angelica Johnson (Head Coach)
Email:
Office Phone: 901-416-1250
Full-time Teacher

Lillie Pinkston (Assistant Coach)
Email:
Office Phone: 901-416-1250
Full-time Teacher

Girls' Volleyball

Member of Class AA, Region 8, District 16

Charlene Hopson Head Coach 901-416-1250 Full-time Teacher
The University of Memphis ()
Jada Jones Assistant Coach 901-416-1250 Full-time Teacher

Charlene Hopson (Head Coach)
Email:
Office Phone: 901-416-1250
Full-time Teacher
The University of Memphis ()

Jada Jones (Assistant Coach)
Email:
Office Phone: 901-416-1250
Full-time Teacher

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Coaches by Type
Full-time Teacher/Administrator 12
Non-Faculty Coaches (0 coaches)

Non-Faculty Coaches and Classified Employees must take the NFHS "Fundamentals of Coaching" and "First Aid, Health, & Safety for Coaches" courses prior to coaching. Coaches who have successfully completed the ASEP Coaches Education Course AND the TSSAA Online Coaches Training Session prior to May, 15, 2013 are not subject to this requirement.