Dear Parents, Students, and Faculty,

Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! I’m excited to begin my 19th year in education and even more thrilled to serve as the Instructional Specialist at Cross Creek High School. It’s an honor to support our incredible teachers and students, and I look forward to a year filled with growth, collaboration, and success.

Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about helping students reach their full potential. I believe that every child can learn—it’s our job as educators to discover how best to support them. My goal this year is to work closely with our teachers to enhance instructional practices, analyze data to drive student achievement, and create a learning environment where every student feels empowered to succeed.

I’m committed to making learning engaging and meaningful, especially in mathematics, and I’ll continue to advocate for strategies that make content accessible and enjoyable for all learners. I encourage students to use every tool available to them and to approach each day with curiosity and determination.

Let’s make this school year unforgettable!

Warm regards, Shaniquia Utley

Instructional Specialist

Cross Creek High School