School Administration

 

Mr. Roger L. Jones III currently holds the esteemed position of principal at Collierville High School in Collierville, TN, showcasing a remarkable career in education spanning over two decades. Almost the entirety of his service has been dedicated to the Collierville community, with a brief but impactful stint as the Vice Principal of Arlington High School in Arlington, TN, in 2013.

 

A proud alumnus of The University of Memphis, Mr. Jones earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in 2001 and 2013, respectively. His journey in education began as a middle school math teacher at Schilling Farms Middle School, where he dedicated 10 years before transitioning into school leadership in 2011. Currently in his fifth year as the principal of Collierville High School, Mr. Jones previously served as the assistant principal and principal of Collierville Middle School, accumulating seven years of valuable experience in school administration.

 

Collierville High School, with its historical beginnings dating back to 1905, stands currently as the largest high school in Tennessee, accommodating over 3000 students and 230 employees. The state-of-the-art campus, constructed in 2019, spans more than 450,000 square feet on over 250 acres. Collierville Schools holds prestigious titles as one of the top-ranked school district in Tennessee, according to Niche.com, currently holding the Number One Best School District honor. Additionally, Collierville High achieved the Reward School Distinction in Tennessee, attaining Level 5 status in all tested subject areas.

 

Under Mr. Jones's leadership since 2019, the athletic department at Collierville High School has experienced remarkable growth and success. A devoted sports enthusiast, Mr. Jones's favorite sport is basketball, yet his presence is felt at a myriad of athletic and extra-curricular events, from band and cheer competitions to football games and tennis matches. Mr. Jones makes sure to attend all of his students’ events throughout the school year to show his unwavering support.

 

Each school year brings more athletic, academic and extra-curricular program awards, honors and distinctions for students, athletes, coaches and faculty. This outstanding achievement can be attributed to a solid foundation of communication and organization, strategic coaching hires, unwavering community support, and boasting some of the best programs in the country.

 

Expressing his deep sense of honor, Mr. Jones acknowledges the privilege of serving as the principal of Collierville High School. He proudly accepted the AF Bridges Award on behalf of his exceptional coaches, stellar sports programs, and the incredible student athletes and their families. In alignment with the spirit of Collierville High School, Mr. Jones embraces the mantra: "One Town, One School! Everybody’s a Dragon!"

 

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Mr. Myles Beaupre was born and raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. He started teaching at Queen Elizabeth District High School in Sioux Lookout, ON before moving to the United States to attend the University of Notre Dame. Since moving to Memphis in 2011, Mr. Beaupre has taught with the Achievement School District, Southwind High School and, since 2014, at Collierville High School. At CHS, he has taught history and served as both Assistant and Head Track Coach, Instructional Coach, and Support Team Leader.

 

 Mr. Beaupre received his Bachelor of Arts in History and Education at Lakehead University and has Masters in History and Education from the University of New Brunswick, University of Notre Dame, and Austin Peay State University. He and his wife Lauren have twin daughters, Emmy and Ruby, who attend Tara Oaks Elementary School, and a dog, Daisy, who does not.

 

At CHS, Mr. Beaupre serves as the Assistant Principal for students 9-12 in the alpha ranges SM-Z and oversees the Social Studies department, AP Testing, Benchmark Testing, PLCs, the School Improvement Plan, Professional Development, New Teachers, Department Coaches, Seminar, and Tier 1 interventions.

 

Mrs. Ann Blake came to CHS in 2021 as the prevention counselor before accepting a position as an Assistant Principal in January of 2023. Mrs. Blake received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Florida State University, a Master of Science in Education, with a concentration in school counseling from University of Memphis, and a Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in educational leadership from Austin Peay State University. Before coming to Collierville High School, Mrs. Blake worked at Collierville Middle School and taught at University of Memphis. She is married with four grown children, three amazing granddaughters, and three dogs.

 

At CHS, Mrs. Blake is responsible for SPED Services, SPED Teacher Schedule, IEP Testing Accommodations, SPED Transportation, and SPED Classified evaluations.

 

Dan Holcomb

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Dr. Dan Holcomb joined the administrative team as an assistant principal here at CHS (his high school alma mater) in 2010. After CHS, he graduated from The University of Memphis with a Bachelor's of Arts in English American Literature, and History with a Civil War South focus. In 2003, Dr. Holcomb received a Master's of Arts in Teaching from Memphis. His educational background also includes an Educational Specialist Degree from Union University. In 2008, Dr. Holcomb began his teaching career in 2000. He has taught English and History while coaching football, baseball and wrestling. Dr. Holcomb has working at Bolton High School from 2002-2005, Germantown High School from 2005-2010, and Collierville from 2010-present. He has 4 children, Elijah (Class of '17), Rebekah (Class of '19), Noah (Class of '23) and Jonah (Class of '27). Go Dragons!

 

At CHS, Dr. Holcomb oversees  the English and Wellness Departments, transportation, field trips, textbooks, staff duty assignments, staff and student parking, CLEP and SDC testing, FMX, Title IX, and emergency planning, training, and drills.

 

 

David Matykiewicz

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Mr. David Matykiewicz began his teaching career in 1996 as a teacher/coach at White Station High School. After teaching and coaching for 14 years, he was named the principal of Renaissance Academy North. He joined the Collierville staff as an assistant principal in the spring of 2014.

Mr. Matykiewicz' educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Southern Illinois University and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University. He is married to his lovely wife, Janna, and they have 3 children and 4 grandchildren.

 

At CHS, Mr. Matykiewicz oversees the CTE Department, attendance, substitutes, classified staff evaluations, truancy, BEP counts, school nurses and 10th - 12th orientation.