This fall, the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township will see a few new faces in administrative roles.
In early June, the MSD of Lawrence Township school board announced a new role for the former principal of Lawrence North High School, Brett Crousore, who will serve as director of secondary education.
Crousore has served as associate principal, assistant principal, teacher and coach at Lawrence North throughout his career.
“Serving as the principal at Lawrence North High School has been one of the most rewarding chapters of my career,” Crousore said. “I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together. As I transition to this new role, I am excited to continue supporting our schools, staff and students on a broader level.”
Crousore earned his Bachelor of Arts in history with a minor in psychology at Wabash College in 1995. He completed his master’s degree at Butler University in the Experiential Program for Preparing School Principals in 2004.
“In his new role, Mr. Crousore will bring tremendous insight and experience to our district leadership team as we prepare to implement new graduation requirements and enhance workforce development opportunities for our future graduates,” Superintendent Dr. Shawn Smith said. “His deep understanding of high school programming and dedication to student-centered leadership will benefit students and families across the district.”
With the principal position at Lawrence North High School vacant, the board announced Jason Floyd as the new principal in late June.
Floyd taught multiple areas of science in his first 12 years as a teacher and has served as assistant principal at Lawrence North since 2015.
“My leadership philosophy is to leave things better than I found them. This is built upon four educational leadership building blocks: curricular focus, clear communication, building relationships and honesty,” Floyd said. “As the principal of Lawrence North, I will be committed to being the best, not just as an educator but also as a mentor to the students and faculty. My passion for being a role model and my leadership skills will ensure that focused and effective educational programs are executed more successfully to attain the school’s goals.”
Two elementary schools will also welcome new principals.
Sharifa Blackwell will serve as principal of Sunnyside Elementary School beginning July 1.
Blackwell brings 20 years of bilingual education experience as a teacher and administrator in Indiana, Illinois and Missouri, having most recently served as principal at Global Preparatory Academy.
“I am honored to join the Sunnyside community as principal,” Blackwell said. “It is a privilege to lead a school where bilingualism, academic excellence and cultural pride are the heart of learning. I look forward to working with the school’s dedicated staff and families to support every child’s success.”
Blackwell holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the former Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. She holds a master’s in teaching from Southern Oregon University/University of Guanajuato, Mexico. Her Master of Arts in educational leadership is from the Teachers College of Columbia University.
“I am excited to welcome Ms. Blackwell as the new leader of Sunnyside Elementary. She brings valuable experience in education and a strong commitment to bilingual learning,” Smith said. “I am confident her leadership will strengthen both academic achievement and cultural connection in our dual language community at Sunnyside.”
In addition, Ti’Asha Oglesby will serve as the principal of Brook Park Elementary School.
Oglesby has most recently served as assistant principal at Winding Ridge Elementary.
“I am honored to join the Brook Park community and look forward to partnering with staff, students and families to support a culture of learning, belonging and growth,” Oglesby said. “Together, we will continue to build a strong foundation that empowers every child to succeed.”
Oglesby earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Ball State University in 2012. She completed her master’s degree at Ball State in 2019 in educational administration and supervision.
“I am thrilled to welcome Ms. Oglesby to this important leadership role. Her passion for elementary education, proven track record of collaboration and student-centered approach makes her the right choice to lead this school forward,” Smith said. “I’m confident she will have a lasting and positive impact on the entire Brook Park community.”
The first day for students is Aug. 6, 2025. Visit ltschools.org.
