CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Four people have applied for appointment to the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board, District 3, vacant seat, looking to fulfill the remainder of the term through August 2026.

The position came open with the Aug. 26 resignation of board member Herbert Nelson, who was most recently elected in 2022. District 3 covers a portion of northwest Clarksville, from the state line roughly to the Bel Air area, roughly from Fort Campbell Boulevard to Big West Fork Creek.

The applicants are:

  • Darryl D. Anderson
  • Teresa Crosslin
  • Michelle James
  • Kathryn Texidor

Here is information from their letters of interest:

1. Darryl D. Anderson

Anderson works for the State of Tennessee as an I.T. business administrative lead, and he said he’s a lifelong resident of Clarksville and a proud graduate of Northeast High School. “I am deeply committed to the success and well-being of our students, educators and community,” Anderson said.

Anderson has over three decades of experience in public sector communications, technology leadership and educational administration, he said. “My career has included leadership roles with school districts, city governments, and higher education institutions, most notably as the chief communications officer for Jackson Public Schools and chief information officer for the City of Memphis.

“As a current resident of Clarksville and a parent, I am invested in the future of our schools. I believe that my experience, dedication, and collaborative spirit make me a strong candidate to help guide our district forward. I am eager to contribute to policies and decisions that prioritize student success, teacher support, and community involvement,” Anderson said.

2. Teresa Crosslin

Lifelong Clarksville resident and parent Crosslin said she cares deeply about the success, safety and well-being for every student in CMCSS.

“I would like to be a voice in helping make a student’s education so successful that they can become a positive and beneficial part of their community,” Crosslin said. “Whether they choose to stay here in Montgomery County or take what they’ve learned and impact the world beyond graduation.”

Some of the areas Crosslin hopes to help strengthen across the school district are school safety, school nutrition, literacy and learning support, as well as student mental health and teacher support.

Crosslin attended Austin Peay State University and at one point opened her own business in Clarksville known as Crosslin Catering. Her last listed job on her resume was with Mosaic Learning Center in 2023.

3. Michelle James

James said she’s an accomplished and seasoned professional, with 25 years of retired military service.

“I offer a combination of unique skills and competencies which I have developed through a lengthy and rewarding career,” James said. She worked at the US Army Reserve at Fort Knox from September 1999 to November 2024.

James said she is part of the Republican Congressional and Senatorial Committees. She currently works as a semi-truck driver for Venture Express based out of Springfield, Tennessee.

4. Kathryn ‘Kat’ Texidor

As another parent of a student in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, Texidor said the School Board plays a crucial role in shaping the environment for the next generation of leaders. “Our public schools should be spaces where every student, regardless of background, has the opportunity to become the best and most successful version of themselves,” she said.

“I believe the board’s role is not just administrative but transformative, helping create and sustain educational environments that support both students and educators. Public education is a right, not a privilege, and access to quality education across CMCSS should be open, equitable and consistent for all families.”

Texidor currently works as the assistant director of student conduct at Belmont University.

What’s next

The Montgomery County Commission will vote to appoint one of the candidates to fill the position, according to previous reports.

Voting will take place during the commission meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m., in the Commission Chambers on the third floor of the County Courthouse.

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