Our Principal
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Dr. Tonya Hervey is a respected educational leader with more than 25 years of experience leading schools, developing educators, and improving student outcomes across Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS). A native Memphian, she has dedicated her career to ensuring every child has access to a high-quality education and the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Dr. Hervey currently serves as Dean of Students at Scenic Hills Elementary, where she helped lead the school's improvement from a TVAAS Level 2 to a TVAAS Level 4. Previously, she served as Director of Principal Leadership for Frayser Community Schools, coaching and supporting principals while advancing school improvement efforts across multiple campuses. She also served as interim principal at Westside Middle School during the 2022-23 school year.
Her leadership experience also includes serving as principal of Sherwood Elementary School and Whitney Elementary School. During her tenure at Sherwood, the school earned Composite TVAAS Levels 4 or 5 in eight of her 10 years of leadership. Dr. Hervey has secured more than $270,000 in competitive grant funding to expand student opportunities, including grants supporting summer learning and arts integration.
Dr. Hervey earned a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Policy Studies, a Master of Science in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership, and a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Memphis, along with an Associate of Science in Education from Southwest Tennessee Community College. She holds Tennessee professional licenses in Elementary Education and School Leadership.
As she begins this new chapter, Dr. Hervey is honored to serve the Northaven Elementary School community and looks forward to partnering with students, families, staff, and community members to build on the school's strengths while supporting every student's success.