Mrs. Natalie Lax, Assistant Principal

Natalie Lax holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from Austin Peay University and a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in ELA and Special Education from the University of Mississippi.

Mrs. Lax has a decade of experience in the field of education. She taught high school ELA in Mississippi for several years before transferring to Tennessee, where she spent nine years teaching in the ELA classroom at Bolivar Middle School. She has fulfilled various roles, including softball and track head coach, leadership team member, Crisis Management team member, CPR team member, PBIS Coordinator, and leader of after-school tutoring and summer camp programs.

In her personal life, Mrs. Lax is happily married to her husband, Ryan, and they have a blended family with five children. She has a passion for music and all sports. As Assistant Principal, Mrs. Lax aims to inspire students and staff to strive for excellence and lead by example. She also emphasizes the importance of each teacher and student knowing their worth and feeling strong support from the administration. Mrs. Lax is enthusiastic about serving WJHS and believes the school will be a source of pride and a positive influence within the community.

Dr. Brian L. Cunningham, Principal