Lane College is proud to announce the recent appointment of Lane Man, Mr. Eric L. Brent, as Principal of Trezevant High School in Memphis, TN.
Eric is a native of Covington, Tennessee, and a 1997 graduate of Covington High School. As a standout scholar-athlete who demonstrated achievement in academics and athletics, Eric gives credit to his mentor, The Late Pastor Darrell K. Rozell, for the inspiration to set sights on higher education and the motivation to pursue excellence.
He received his bachelor’s degree from Lane College in 2001 and is a member of the Lane College Hall of Distinction, Jennie E. Lane Legacy Society, and Lane College Football Sports Hall of Fame.
Eric obtained a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University and is in his 20th year of education while currently serving as a high school administrator within Memphis Shelby County Schools.
Eric currently attends Grace Church under the leadership of Pastor Dr. Oliver Williams and is an active member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. As the founder of the B.E.M.A.S.S.I.V.E. (Believe Everyone Makes Academic Strides So I Value Education) youth mentoring program, Eric provides opportunities to students to cultivate their futures through exposure to college as well as impactful adults who bridge gaps.