Administration

Celia Jolly, Executive Principal

Executive Principal Celia Jolly

Ms. Jolly has worked for MNPS for more than 22 years as a teacher at Nashville School of the Arts and Stratford High, dean of students at Stratford, and academy principal and Overton and Hillwood High Schools. For the past five years, she has been the academy principal for Hillwood’s Art, Design and Communication/Engineering Academy.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in political science at Middle Tennessee State University and her master’s degree in educational leadership at Trevecca Nazarene University. She is currently a doctoral candidate at Trevecca. 

 

Constance Perry, 8th Grade Assistant Principal

Eighth grade assistant principal Constance Perry

I am impassioned to be a member of the Croft Middle Design Center. I am originally from Bolivar, Tennessee but had the awesome opportunity to travel in and outside of the United States for 24 years as a military spouse. I hold an Education Specialist Degree in Instructional Leadership, a Master of Education degree in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction, a bachelor’s degree in English, and an associate degree in Business Studies.

I have been and educator for more than 20 years. As an educator, I have provided instruction in elementary, middle school, high school, and alternative education environments, and served in the roles of teacher, school level coach, district level coach, and school administrator. As well, I am certified in instructional leadership, general education, and special education.  

Personally, I and my husband are the proud parents of 3 adult children and 1 beautiful granddaughter. I love spending time with my immediate, extended family, and friends. When time permits, I love working in my yard and cooking. 

Finally, beyond my credentials and family, I am absolutely enamored with the chance to continue the work of supporting students through their formative years.   

Jacob Vaughn, 7th Grade Assistant Principal

Seventh grade assistant principal Jacob Vaughn

Mr. Vaughn joined Croft in the fall of 2023. He was previously an Assistant Principal at Overton High School for several years, focusing efforts on improving services for English Learners. Overton opened an International Student Center, partnering with a local non-profit, Conexion Americas. His work experience prior, was teaching English Learners and Spanish at McGavock High, McKissack Middle, and West End Middle. 

For the past 6 years, Mr. Vaughn was the Assistant Principal of the Information Technology Academy at Overton, which was twice awarded Model Status by the National Career Academy Coalition. 

Mr. Vaughn earned his bachelor's degree in Spanish Education from Lipscomb University and his master's degree from Cumberland University in Instructional Leadership.