Jimmy Creighton

Jimmy Creighton enters his third year as Athletics and Activities Manager at River Hill High School.  He began his educational career as a physical education teacher at Huntington High School in Long Island, NY (2007-2010).  He also coached football, basketball & lacrosse during his tenure there. He moved to Maryland in 2010, taking a physical education position at Howard High School.  He spent eleven years at Howard, serving as the varsity head boys lacrosse coach, winning a state championship in 2015. He served as instructional team leader for five years at Howard as well. His undergraduate degree was earned in physical education at Salisbury University, where he earned four varsity letters on the men's lacrosse team.  He was a part of four national championship teams at Salisbury (3 as a player, 1 as an asst. coach). He earned his Master's degree in education from Salisbury University.  He has served as the U.S.A. Lacrosse chairperson for Howard County lacrosse coaches and the county representative for the Maryland State Lacrosse Coaches Association. Mr. Creighton is an advocate of athletics & activities and is a firm believer that participation in them plays an important role in shaping one's success in the classroom and later on in life.  He has a passion for leadership through athletics/activities.