Mrs. Aisha Maxwell is a product of DeSoto County Schools. She attended Greenbrook Elementary School, Southaven Middle School, and graduated from Southaven High School. After completing her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Psychology from Lyon College, Mrs. Maxwell received her teaching license via the alternate route. She began her teaching career as a 7th grade English and Language Arts teacher at Southaven Middle School where she taught for 11 years. While teaching at Southaven Middle School, Mrs. Maxwell received her Master's in Educational Leadership from the University of Mississippi in 2010.  Mrs. Maxwell was an Assistant Principal at Horn Lake Middle School for three years before recently serving as the Principal of Overpark Elementary school.

As the principal of Horn Lake Middle School, her number one desire is to see the students, staff, and community reach their fullest potential.

Mrs. Knichel has been an educator in DeSoto County for 20 years, including 16 years at SMS teaching 7th grade ELA and 4 years at HLM as the STC/Interventionist and ELA Instructional Coach.  Mrs. Knichel is a graduate of South Panola High School and earned a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Delta State University and a Master's in Educational Leadership from The University of Mississippi.  She worked in retail and wholesale management until the national tragedy of September 1st, 2001, caused her to reevaluate her purpose in life. Feeling called to education, she left the corporate world and became an educator. 

Mrs. Knichel's husband, Donnie, and their daughters, Kayla and Kelsey, are all DeSoto County graduates.  Kayla (Dearborn) is a teacher at DCE.  She also has three grandchildren: Lily, Knox, and Baby Jade.  They're all members of Getwell Church in Southaven where Mrs. Knichel enjoys singing in the choir.  She also enjoys reading, family time, and Ole Miss football. 

Mrs. Knichel feels deeply passionate about quality education for students and helping them realize their fullest potential.  She is dedicated to partnering with the staff, teachers, students, and parents to make HLM the best it can be and truly believes that student success is achieved by all of us working TOGETHER!

Mr. Bostick is in his eighth year of education and his eighth year being an Eagle! As a graduate of Desoto County Schools, Mississippi State University, and Arkansas State, he is excited to be Horn Lake at Horn Lake Middle School serving as Assistant Principal. Mr. Bostick is married to his wife, Anna, and he has one son.  

In the classroom, Mr. Bostick taught many different social studies classes, business classes, test-prep classes, and even science for short time. He also has experience leading professional development initiatives as well as several different extra-curricular organizations over the years. 

The responsibility to educate each student is not taken lightly, and he believes every student is capable of reaching their fullest potential. He will do all that he can to provide a safe learning environment for all students. The success and education of the student is his first priority!  

Mr. Bostick is excited to be at Horn Lake Middle School and to be a Horn Lake Eagle!

I am proud to join the Horn Lake Middle School family! I am married to my high school sweetheart Tronica, who is an educator. We have two amazing sons, Brandon & Bryson, they’re both now in college. 

I am a graduate of Delta State University, where I received my Bachelor of Social Science, Master of Special Education, and a Specialist in Educational Administration & Supervision.   

This will be my 15th year in education. I have been with the district since August 2016. Prior to working for Desoto County, I taught in the South Delta School District, located in Rolling Fork, MS. I have spent the past six years as an Eagle at Horn Lake High School where I served as a Special Education Instructor. I am a firm believer in this quote by W.E.B. DuBois, "School houses do not teach themselves - piles of brick and mortar and machinery do not send out men. It is the trained, living human soul, cultivated and strengthened by long study and thought, that breathes the real breath of life into boys and girls and makes them human, whether they be black or white, Greek, Russian or American."   

Mr. Keith Powell is a native of Webb, MS. He is a 1998 honor graduate of West Tallahatchie High School. Mr. Powell furthered his education at Jackson State University “Thee I Love” where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and later a Master of Arts in Teaching. Currently, Mr. Powell is enrolled at The University of Mississippi and will complete his Doctor of Education in K-12 Leadership in December 2023.

Mr. Powell served seven years as a science teacher, two years as an athletic director, and one year as an assistant principal. Mr. Powell served five years as principal at North Panola High School in Sardis, MS. Mr. Powell shares his passion and excitement for his new assignment at Horn Lake Middle School and looks forward to working with the dynamic team of administrators and preparing middle school scholars for excellence at the next level.

Mr. Powell is married to Mrs. Erica Powell who serves as assistant principal at Desoto Central High School. Mr. and Mrs. Powell have five amazing children, K.J., Kylen, Jay, Khi’ryn, and Kyla. Mr. Powell is the pastor of New Morning Star Church in Clarksdale, MS where he has served faithfully for 16 years.

As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings: Deuteronomy 32:11KJV