Tisha Lewis is a native Detroiter who was educated in Detroit Public Schools from grades K-12. After graduating from Pershing High School, she attended Michigan State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and a Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and Teaching. Ms. Lewis returned to her roots and has educated the children of DPS/DSPCD for over twenty-five years serving as an elementary and middle school classroom teacher, and later as an English Language Arts Master Teacher.  After obtaining her K-12 Michigan Administrator Certification, Ms. Lewis began her leadership journey here at Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School as an Assistant Principal. She is excited to continue her contribution to such a phenomenal team of educators who are dedicated to molding our next generation of leaders. Ms. Lewis believes that it is our responsibility to help our children reach their full potential, just as many dedicated Detroit Public Schools educators did for her throughout her educational and professional journey.

Email: Tisha Lewis, Assistant Principal

Barry Cannon serves as the Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School. Mr. Cannon earned a Bachelor's degree in Sociology/Physical Education from Olivet College and holds a Master's of Arts in Teaching, as well as Ed Specialists in Administration, from Wayne State University. Prior to his tenure with DPS/DPSCD, Mr. Cannon served as a certified Social Worker at Boysville of Michigan and Todd Phillips Children's Home. Additionally, he has a background as a basketball coach and athletic director.

You can contact Mr. Cannon at barry.cannon@detroitk12.org.

Ms. Laidler was born in Detroit, MI. An educator for over 25 years, Ms. Laidler has served as a Teacher, Coach, Athletic Director and currently serves as Assistant Principal at Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School.

Ms. Laidler started her career in education with Detroit Public Schools. During her tenure there, she taught at five different high schools around the district. At Northwestern High School, she served as the Athletic Director and a member of the Equity Board for the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA).

Ms. Laidler first position as a teacher was at Cody High School where she taught Health and Physical Education. She also coached swimming, golf, and girls’ basketball. Ms. Laidler girls swim team won two City Championships during her time at Cody, and she was honored to be the Operation Friendship Coach of the year. During her time at Northwestern High School, her boys' swim team also won a City Championship.

Ms. Laidler received her bachelor's degree in health/physical education and exercise science from Michigan State University and a master's degree in educational administration from the University of Detroit Mercy.

Ms. Laidler is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated and Phi Delta Kappa International. She loves to travel and has visited many countries around the world including South Africa, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China, France, Australia, and Holland. Ms. Laidler believes that traveling and seeing other cultures around the world helps to develop a broader mindset of life and community service. She lives by the quote “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”