Leadership
Meet the dedicated team guiding Tennessee's premier academic esports organization
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Dr. Katrina Lewis
Founder & Executive Director
Educational leader passionate about leveraging esports for student development and academic achievement.
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Raymond Day (T.J.)
VP - Operations
Raymond Day (T.J.) serves as Vice President of League Operations with 14 years of teaching experience and six years of building an esports program.
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Jacob Crowder
VP - Partnerships
Computer science teacher at Cumberland County High School dedicated to building partnerships that expand esports opportunities for students.
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Yvonne Schlangen
Executive Director of Unified Programs & Inclusive Initiatives
Special Education leader with 16+ years of experience empowering students through inclusive learning environments and innovative programs.
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Jeff Shell
Executive Director of Collegiate Engagement
Leading collegiate esports engagement and partnerships across Tennessee.
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Chase Daffron
Director of Analytics & Program Impact
Esports coordinator and business analyst at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, pairing data-driven program management with experience as a former collegiate competitor.
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Kate Morris
Director of Competition & Scheduling
eSports and Gaming Coordinator at Belmont University and esports coach at Centennial High School in Williamson County Schools, home to a top 5 national high school program.
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Russ Wright
Director of Esports Program Launch & Growth
Geometry and computer science teacher who founded one of Tennessee's first high school esports programs at Lake County High School.
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Dr. Brennan Allen
Director of CTE & STEM Initiatives East TN
CTE/STEM Teacher & Esports Coach at West View Elementary STEM School in Washington County Schools, TN.
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Eric Harvey
Director of CTE & STEM Initiatives Middle TN
STEM Director for Williamson County Schools, leading robotics, engineering, and technology initiatives across the district.
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Mohammed Al Harthy
Director of CTE & STEM West TN
Computer Science Instructor at Crosstown High School in Memphis, empowering students through technology, eSport, and game development.
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Coming Soon
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Recruiting for Fall 2026
Board of Directors
Dr. Katrina Lewis
Board Member
Educational leader passionate about leveraging esports for student development and academic achievement.
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Scott Holcomb
Secretary
Returning board member serving as Secretary for the Tennessee Academic Esports League.
Ivory Johnson
Treasurer
Social studies educator and founding coach of the esports team at University High School in Memphis, Tennessee.
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