Administration

Mr. Joshua Spikes is in his second year as an assistant principal at Alexandria Senior High. He has nearly two decades of experience in education and has been an administrator for the past nine years. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Grambling State University, where he was a member of the World Famed Grambling State University Tiger Marching Band, as well as his Master's Plus 30 Graduate Hours from Louisiana Tech and the University of Louisiana at Monroe. 

"As a part of the historic Alexandria Senior High School, it is my mission to inspire students to become life-long learners and capable decision-makers who are committed to academic achievement, self-discipline, pride, leadership, integrity, and community service," Mr. Spikes said. "Alexandria Senior High School's curriculum, instruction, assessments, and accountability will provide each scholar a sound academic foundation with a supportive learning environment. My ultimate goal is to cultivate each student's unique potential to its fullest in an ever-changing society! I believe that every student is both unique and special and can learn if given the opportunity to learn. Because of my joy for learning, I hope that this enthusiasm will flow to every student. We must remember that education is a gift that no one can take from you."

Mrs. Jan Schmitt returns to Alexandria Senior High for the 2025-26 school year as a first-year member of the administrative team after previously serving as a teacher at ASH. She has spent 25 years as a teacher and administrator in Rapides Parish with over seven years of educational leadership experience. In addition to her time in the classroom as a teacher, Mrs. Schmitt has cultivated skills in curriculum development, instructional coaching and fostering student relationships. She previously served as a lead teacher and assistant principal at Bolton High School. 

"I want to make sure every student at Alexandria Senior High is seen, every teacher is supported, and every decision moves us forward," Mrs. Schmitt said. "Our work is about more than test scores — it’s about building a school where excellence is the standard."