Lakeva Barnes

Lakeva Barnes, Ed.D., serves as Supervisor of Curriculum Literacy K-5 and Gifted Differentiation Coach at Collierville Schools since July 2018. Previously, Lakeva worked as Literacy Curriculum Manager and Network Literacy Coach at Gestalt Community Schools from July 2014 to July 2018. Lakeva's experience includes providing professional development, coaching educators, designing assessments, and analyzing instructional data. Earlier roles at Shelby County Schools involved teaching gifted students and leading various extracurricular activities. Lakeva holds a Doctor of Education in Instructional Leadership from Union University, alongside an Education Specialist in Teaching and Learning, a Master's in Literacy & Technology, and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education.