Hello, my name is Shannon Green. I am an Assistant Principal for Crosswinds Accelerated High School. I am a graduate of Jarvis Christian College, and Dallas Baptist University. Degrees conferred are a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (Jarvis Christian College) a Master's of Arts in Organizational Management and a Master of Educational Leadership (Dallas Baptist University.) My hobbies include spending time with my family, reading, singing, cooking, and watching crime shows.

My Educational Philosophy is:

Learning is a lifelong journey. Make it your goal to learn something new everyday.

Hello! My name is Arnitrice Harrison and I am an Assistant Principal at Crosswinds Accelerated High School. CAHS is one of the first Schools of Choice in the Grand Prairie School District! We specialize in meeting high school students where they are academically and guiding them to the path of graduation! It is always exciting to walk into a school and feel the positive energy it takes to motivate success for all students! 

I am a Grand Prairie native and I have been blessed to have a career in the same school district where I had my same educational experience. I have a Broadcast Journalism degree from Florida A&M University. I obtained my Master in Education through Concordia University. I am currently working on my terminal degree online at Walden University. I began my educational career as a substitute teacher which sparked my interest in education. I now have an ELA certification in grades 4-8, I have an ESL certification which has added to my teaching toold box to reach more students. After teaching for 9 years I decided to venture into Administration and I now hold a certification for Principal grades K-12. My passion for teaching has guided me to explore options on how to reach an entire campus. 

This is my third year in Adminsitrationa and I am proud to serve under Dr. Meyer our current prinicpal and leader here at Crosswinds. I am also blessed to be back with my boys which whom I taught at Young Men's Leadership Academy as a 6 grade teacher! Well, enough about me let's talk about you. If you ever need any assiatcne with information regarding our campus or program please feel free to contact myself, Mrs. Green or Ms. Tesmer for any request. We work as a team and we work for one goal which is Student Achievement!  

First and Last Name: Karen Tesmer

My "WHY": No matter what the chronological age of a child, they need adults to show them caring, nurturing, leadership skills, confidence, perserverance, and respect. The kind words you express to them may be the only ones they hear all day. No matter what their story or background, they are still children which deserve to be just that. Kids grow up fast these days, wwhy not let them be chidlren when they are young? They'll have plenty of time to "adult" in the real world. Actually, sometimes overrated! 

Department: Administration

Room Number: 152

Courses: 504 Coordinator, New Student Orientation NSO) LPAC Corrdinator Pack/ Handprints on Hearts 

Certifications: Kindergarten, Elementary k-6, Administration

About Me: I grew up in a small town of Decatur, Texas just north of Ft. Worth for grades 6-12. Kinder-5th grades were spent in Ft. Worth ISD. My mother was a teacher and my father, a certified accountant. I went to Texas Tech University for a Bacjelor of Science and a Master of Arts degrees. I then went to the University of North Texas for a Master of Education degree with a Management Certification. I like to entertain at my home, travel, go to the movies, and hang out with family and friends. I like roller coasters, motocycles, and water craft. While growing up in small town America, I played ping pong, tennis, basketball, I was a girl scout and ran track. I played the flute for 6 years in band, was in flag corp, and was drill team captain. I was voted Senior Class favorite in 19--. Last but not least I have a wonderful son and new daughter in law. I am always here to assist staff and students here at Crosswinds where we strive to build relationships in order to ensure students success. 

Contact Information: karen.tesmer@gpisd.org