Ms. Ayana Barry-Buchanan, Assistant Principal - 8th Grade

Dr. Colleen E. Grosse, Assistant Principal - 7th Grade

Dr. Grosse is originally from Brick, NJ and moved to Charlotte in 2013 after she taught in Newark, NJ as part of the Rutgers EOF program. She began teaching math at Garinger High School until 2019. She served as a principal intern at Mallard Creek and assistant principal at W. A. Hough High school before joining the lion family in 2023 as an assistant principal. This is her third year at MLK and she loves working with the younger siblings and families of former and new students on the northeast and eastside of Charlotte. She completed her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from UNC Charlotte. 

Ms. Natasha Miles, Dean of Students - 6th grade

Ms. Jeremy Saunders, Dean of Students - all grade levels

Ms. Nijer Spears, Senior Administrative & Financial Secretary

Nijer Spears is our Financial Secretary dedicated to providing exceptional support to our students and staff. With over 5 years of experience, Nijer is proficient in managing financial documents, processing invoices, and assisting with the school budget. She excels at maintaining accurate records, ensuring adherence to financial regulations, and contributing to the smooth operation of daily tasks.