Administration
M'lisa Bryant Miffleton
I am honored to serve as the principal of Northfield Elementary School. It is my desire to continue to foster a highly successful school with a culture of kindness. I'm excited to work together with the Northfield community to grow our students academically and to inspire them to embrace what it means to be a Northfield Knight; Respectful, Responsible, Honest, and Noble.
I have been in education for 26 years. I have served as Assistant Principal at Northfield since 2020. Previously, I served as an assistant principal at Eagleville, Campus, and McFadden Schools before joining Murfreesboro City Schools. I have also served as an instructional coach, an athletic coach, and a classroom teacher.
I grew up in this community and attended Murfreesboro City Schools from Kindergarten through sixth grade at Bradley and Mitchell Neilson. I graduated from Oakland High School and received my bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Learning from Martin Methodist College. I obtained both my Masters and Education Specialist Degrees in Administration and Supervision from Middle Tennessee State University.
I am very thankful for my husband Matt and daughters Madeline and Maci for their unending encouragement, love and support as we begin this new adventure together.
Ashley Whitaker
I am honored to serve as the Assistant Principal at Northfield Elementary. I believe that every student has the potential to succeed when provided with the right support and opportunities. I look forward to continuing to work with the dedicated staff, families, and community members to ensure all of our Knights have what they need to succeed.
I have been in education for 18 years. I joined Murfreesboro City Schools in 2021 and have served as the Academic Coach at Northfield for the last 2 years. Prior to joining Murfreesboro City Schools, I served as a classroom teacher, Academic Interventionist, and Instructional Coach for Rutherford County Schools. I graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and obtained my Education Specialist degree from Arkansas State University.
My husband and I have a 3 year old son and a dog. We love to travel, cheer on the Titans, and spend time together.
I am excited to continue building relationships with those in our Northfield family. Together, we can ensure that every student thrives.
