PRINCIPAL

Dr. Smith has been involved in education for over 18 years.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Studies Education with a Minor in English from University of Louisiana at Monroe.  He later pursued his Master’s Degree from Louisiana Tech University and earned his Doctorate in Education from the University of Phoenix.

Dr. Smith began his teaching career in Webster Parish as a teacher and ended up in the seat of Principal. He worked in the capacity of English, Social Studies, football coach, softball coach, and his first love Band Director.

He came to Woodlawn and Caddo Parish in 2014 and has enjoyed it. After a stay as Principal of Caddo Middle Career and Technology, he was named Principal at Woodlawn where his heart is with the Knights!

Dr. Smith believes that all children can learn but each learns differently and at different rates.  He believes that with hard work and perseverance we can touch each child in a unique way.  Keeping the atmosphere positive is the key to success as well as keeping the lines of communication open among staff, students, and parents.  He feels that teamwork is the ultimate way a school can be successful in reaching the goal of helping a child attain his or her full potential.

Dr. Smith is a very visible principal and he states that the best part of his job is visiting the students in all areas of the school.  He gets to know every student and every student gets to know him.  Dr. Smith’s motto is “It’s the Woodlawn Way.”

He is involved with many professional and civic organizations, including the Caddo Association of Educators, Louisiana Association of Educators, Louisiana School Executives Association, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and the Mt. Zion CME Church of Minden.

When he is not supporting the Knights, he loves spending time with his family, including his wife Janelle and three kids…Tristan, Keegan and Landon. Also watching sports, watching tv and listening to music.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Mr. Joseph Anderson is a veteran educator who has over twelve years of experience in the fields of
teaching, coaching, and administration. He is married with three children. Originally from
Crowley, Louisiana, Mr. Anderson has called Shreveport home for the last twelve years. In 2000, he attended Grambling State University and received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. During his time at Grambling, Mr. Anderson served his country by enlisting in the Air Force National Guard. He has served overseas in Kyrgyzstan and Kuwait.

In 2006, Mr. Anderson became the PE teacher and boy’s basketball coach at Turner Elementary/Middle School. Mr. Anderson has always valued continuing education. In 2008, he enrolled in Louisiana Tech’s Educational Leadership program, while maintaining his
teaching position. After three years of teaching and coaching at Turner, Mr. Anderson moved to Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy as a PE teacher and Varsity Boys Basketball Coach. Under his leadership, he led them to three district championships and five playoff appearances in his eight years at the helm. Former Green Oaks’ principal and current Executive Director of Schools, Marvin Alexander, saw leadership potential in Mr. Anderson and asked him to serve as the Administrative Assistant of Discipline. In that capacity, Mr. Anderson gained extensive knowledge of the discipline policy and valuable experience in handling behavior problems.

Mr. Anderson’s educational and administrative philosophy is always to be firm, fair, and consistent when interacting with students, parents, and faculty. He believes wholeheartedly that where there is no discipline, there is no learning. He will use his experience in the military and in coaching to bring structure and firm discipline to Woodlawn Leadership
Academy.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Ms. Rosalind Mosley is a native of Shreveport and a product of the Caddo Parish Public School System. 

Ms. Mosley received her bachelor's degree in biology, pre-med from Grambling State University, and her master's degree in Educational Leadership from Louisiana Tech University. Her philosophy is that all students can experience success when there is an opportunity, and the conditions are conducive to learning. 

She has taught all of the middle and high school sciences at some point in her career and developed a higher standard of student learning and engagement for all of her students. She served as a Master Teacher at Woodlawn for seven years. This year begins Ms. Mosley's twenty-fifth year in education and her first year as our Assistant Principal of Instruction.  

Ms. Mosley enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, listening to music, going to the movies, and serving the community with the illustrious Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Alice Morris-White is a native of Shreveport, and she is no stranger to education. Ms. White is a Caddo Parish product, as she attended Eden Gardens, Caddo Middle Magnet, and Caddo Magnet High. 

Ms. White obtained her Bachelors degree in English from the University of New Orleans. She later attended Louisiana State University-Shreveport, where she completed her Alternative Teacher Certification in English grades 6-12. Next, Ms. White received a dual Masters degree in Educational Leadership and Curriculum and Instruction from Capella University. She believes in being a lifelong learner, and has just began her doctoral journey in Development Education from Grambling State University.

She began her education journey at Turner Elementary/Middle school, where she taught 6th and 7th grade ELA. Ms. White then moved to North DeSoto High School, where she taught 9th and 12th grade English and served as the cheerleading coach. This year begins Ms. White's 15th year in education and 6th year as Assistant Principal of Instruction at Woodlawn Leadership Academy. Ms. White is dedicated to the success of Woodlawn and encourages every student to give their fullest potential each and every day.

In her spare time, Ms. White enjoys helping others, reading, eating, traveling, and shopping. She loves to spend time with her family, sister friends,  her nephew Austin, and her God children Cydney and Kenneth. Ms. White is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Top Ladies of Distinction.