Shelby County Schools

Dr. Resia Brooks, Human Resources Coordinator for Shelby County Schools, will serve on the Board of Directors for the Council of Leaders in Alabama Schools as the President of the Alabama Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA). Brooks joins a distinguished group of education leaders who are dedicated to advancing excellence in leadership and promoting positive change in Alabama Schools. Affiliate presidents play a vital role in CLAS by representing and advocating for the unique needs and interests of their affiliate organizations. Their contributions will help shape the strategic initiatives, programs, and resources developed by CLAS to empower educational leaders across the nation. "We are honored to welcome Dr. Brooks as president of AASPA to the CLAS Board of Directors," said Dr. Vic Wilson, Executive Director for CLAS. "The leadership of our affiliate presidents within their affiliate organizations brings a unique perspective that will greatly benefit our collective efforts to support and empower educational leaders in Alabama."

Tracy Whitfield and Shelley Davis were honored by Superintendent Lewis Brooks with Journey Shaper Awards during the July 27 board meeting. Whitfield serves as an administrative chief clerk and executive assistant to the board, while Davis serves as Dr. Brook's administrative secretary. "These two ladies are true leaders in our district," Dr. Brooks shared with those in attendance. "The culture of this office improved tremendously because of their desire and efforts to create a family atmosphere. When we are short-handed, they pitch in. When our colleagues are going through difficult circumstances, they are supportive. Even though they deal with difficult things throughout the day, they stay positive and it is clear that the focus is on what is best for the district." Whitfield is the first person to receive the prestigious honor twice. She was previously honored in February 2022 along with Susan Goodwin and Jennifer Cofer from Student Services, and Elvin Hill Elementary Principal Courtney Madison, for providing outstanding customer service to a family who was experiencing a hardship. The Journey Shapers Award draws its name from the school district’s motto “Prepared for the Journey,” and is to honor individuals who display excellence by going “above and beyond” what is expected of them, especially as it pertains to helping shape the journey of others.

Erin Moody will serve as the next assistant principal of Inverness Elementary. Moody graduated from UAB with a bachelors in Early Childhood/Elementary Education and from West Alabama with a masters in Elementary Education and Instructional Leadership certification. She has worked for the past 13 years as a second grade teacher at Oak Mountain Elementary and Chelsea Park Elementary and as an Instructional Coach at Mt Laurel Elementary

Congratulations to students from Shannon Acton's Advanced Placement Chemistry class from the 22-23 school year. These amazing students had a 100% pass rate on AP Exams exams administered in the Spring!

Friday is the last day to register for After School Care for the upcoming 23-24 school year. Register online at www.ezchildtrack.com/scscomed/parent.

Sandy Evers will serve as the next principal of Oak Mountain Middle School. Evers has 27 years of experience in education and most recently served as Assistant Principal at Oak Mountain High School since 2017.

Brooke Dunham will serve as the new principal of Inverness Elementary. Dunham began her experience with Shelby County Schools as a 2nd-grade student at Inverness Elementary and was a member of the 2nd graduating class of Oak Mountain High. Dunham taught for 16 years at Chelsea Park Elementary before serving 3 years as the Assistant Principal at Helena Elementary School. She is a National Board Certified teacher who was recently awarded renewal.

Erica Hogge will serve as the new assistant principal of Calera Intermediate Erica Hogge served as a 1st grade teacher at Calera Elementary from 2008-2021 and most recently as the District Instructional Coach for Math & Science for grades K-5 in Shelby County.

Amy Allen will serve as the next assistant principal at Vincent Elementary School. Allen holds bachelor's and master's degrees in elementary education, a master's degree in instructional leadership, and an educational specialist degree in teacher leadership, all from the University of Montevallo. Allen has 17 years of experience in Shelby County Schools. She began her career at Calera Elementary in 2006 teaching first grade and kindergarten. In 2021, Allen became a Local Reading Specialist and has served Chelsea Park Elementary School for two years.

For more information on how to enroll for Pre-K, please check the following link: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3646/SCS/2865297/23-24-First-Class-Pre-K.pdf.

Abbie Akers will serve as the assistant principal at Mt Laurel Elementary. Mrs. Akers holds a bachelor's degree in general and special education from the University of Alabama and a master's degree in Instructional Leadership from the University of Montevallo. She began her career with Auburn City Schools working for Wrights Mill Elementary as a special education teacher for two years. Mrs. Akers served as a 3rd-grade teacher at Chelsea Park Elementary for five years and most recently as a Reading Specialist at Oak Mountain Elementary.

Wendy Cespedes will serve as the new principal at Montevallo Elementary School. Wendy Cespedes. Mrs. Cespedes began her teaching career in 2012 at Mt Laurel Elementary School as a 2nd-grade teacher. In 2014, Mrs. Cespedes transferred to the newly opened Forest Oaks Elementary to teach 2nd grade. Mrs. Cespedes served in various leadership roles at FOES and was selected as the Forest Oaks Teacher of the Year in 2018-2019. In 2021, Mrs. Cespedes was selected to serve as the Assistant Principal at Vincent Elementary School. Mrs. Cespedes has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education.

Due to the threat of severe weather, Shelby County Schools summer school and all Community Education activities, including summer camp, will dismiss at 12:00 p.m. on June 14, 2023.

Congratulations to our Counselors of the Year - Amy Willis from Chelsea Park Elementary, Wendy Williford from Calera Middle, and Jessica Gandy from Calera High. A very special thank you to Integrative Health Services for sponsoring lunch for our amazing school counselors!

Tina Neighbors will serve as the next principal of Mt Laurel Elementary School. Mrs. Neighbors' teaching career began in 1998 at Radney Elementary School in Alexander City. In 2004 she was hired to teach 5th grade at Mt Laurel Elementary School. In 2008, she was selected to serve as the assistant principal at Mt Laurel during which time Mt Laurel improved its state report card grade from 96 to 99, has been recognized as a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School, and recently received the Legislative School Performance Award. Ms. Neighbors earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Auburn University at Montgomery and a Master of Science in Education from Troy State University at Montgomery. She earned her administrative certificate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Dr. Allison Campbell was approved as the new Instructional Supervisor for Shelby County Schools by the Shelby County Board of Education. Dr. Campbell is a product of Shelby County Schools and has over 23 years of experience in education. She attended the University of Montevallo where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree, a Master in Education Administration, and an Ed.S in Education Administration as well. She earned a Doctorate of Education in Education Administration from Samford University. Dr. Campbell has been the Principal at Montevallo Elementary for over 10 years, where she led her school to receive the CLAS School of Distinction award. Additionally, she led her school in becoming a Leader in Me school while being the first school to earn Lighthouse Status virtually.

Congratulations to Kristen Glover, Assistant Principal at Helena Middle School, and Officer Brandon Myers, SRO at Calera Middle School, for being recognized with awards from The Alabama Association of School Resource Officers (TAASRO).

Congratulations to Emmit Ashford for being named the Shelby County School-Based Therapist of the Year!

We hope everyone has a wonderful summer break! We will see you again in August!

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