FROM THE PRATTVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Prattville, AL—The Autauga County School Board of Education in partnership with the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Superintendent Finalist Meet and Greet to allow the residents of the community to meet the finalists vying for the position of Superintendent who will lead the Autauga County School District beginning in 2021. Out of thirty-six candidates, six finalists were selected by a search committee hired by the Autauga County School Board.
A law passed during the Alabama Legislative session gave the elected school board the power to make the appointment once the current Superintendent’s term expires December 31, 2020. Superintendent Spence Agee decided not to run for reelection.
“The Board is excited to begin a new chapter for education in Autauga County, building on the sound foundation of our past successes,” said Mark Hindman, Chairman of the Autauga County School Board. “Today’s challenges require an innovative approach applying all the available resources and seeking new ways to excel in preparing students for today’s competitive, global environment. Our goal is to provide the most qualified student possible, prepared for life’s challenges and society’s needs. We are actively seeking to build a team to achieve these goals with everyone’s help!”
Due to social distancing guidelines in place, masks will be required and the Superintendent Meet and Greet will be held during three different sessions: Monday, October 12th, Thursday, October 15th, and Monday, October19th. Each session will be held in the Prattville High School Cafeteria, 1315 Upper Kingston Road, from 5:00-6:00 PM, and will feature two of the six finalists. Interviews for the two finalists will be held immediately after each event, the public is allowed to attend the interviews.
“As the voice of the business community in Autauga County, the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes the importance of education in building and maintaining a strong local economy. As we recruit business and industry to our community, the Autauga County School System is consistently an asset we are eager to highlight,” said Patty VanderWal, President of the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce. “Therefore, we join the Board of Education in their excitement for this next step. We know that the candidate selected will build on the past success of our school system and lead us into the future. The Chamber looks forward to continuing our partnership with the Autauga County Board of Education and School System!”
WHAT: Superintendent Finalist Meet And Greet
DATE: Monday, October 12; Thursday, October 15, Monday, October 19
TIME: 5:00- 6:00 PM, Interviews will be held immediately afterwards
WHERE: Prattville High School Cafeteria, 1315 Upper Kingston Road, Prattville, 36067
For more information, contact the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce at 334-365-7392.
The Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit whose mission is to advance the commercial,
industrial, civic and general interest of Prattville and Autauga County.
Six finalists have been named in a search for a new Autauga County School Superintendent. They are:
Gregory DeJarnett: Currently an education administrator at the Alabama Department of Education. He holds a doctorate degree. He has held his current position since 2014. Before then he was an education specialist at the state department. He served as principal of Chilton County High School from 2008 to 2012, and was transportation director for the Chilton County Schools from 2004-2008.
Michele Eller: Currently chief academic officer and assistant superintendent at Chickasaw City Schools, a post she has held since July 2019. She holds a doctorate. Before going to the Chickasaw system she worked with the Eufaula City Schools as director of teaching and learning from February 2019 to June 2019. Before then, she was director of secondary instruction at Eufaula schools from November 2015 to February 2019. Chickasaw operates three schools with an enrollment of 1,155.
Tim Guinn: Currently an assistant superintendent at Russellville City Schools, a position he has held since June of 2016. He holds a doctorate. Before becoming an assistant superintendent, he served as a principal with the Russellville system from March 2009 to June 2016. Russellville operates five schools with an enrollment of 2,446.
Penny Johnson: Currently an assistant superintendent of curriculum, professional learning and assessment at Troup County (Ga.) Schools, a position she held since July of 2018. She holds a doctorate degree. Before becoming an assistant superintendent, she served as director of secondary education for the system. She also served as principal at LaGrange High School from 2012 to 2014. Troup County has 22 schools with an enrollment of 12,300.
Timothy Tidmore: Currently the deputy superintendent for federal programs at Albertville City Schools. Albertville’s system has six schools with an enrollment of 6,062.
Lee Willis: Currently the deputy superintendent-director of technology and campus safety for Morgan County Schools. Before then he was athletic director and assistant principal of technology at A.P. Brewer High School from January 2008 through January 2011. He also served as principal for Morgan County’s alternative school from January 2000 through January 2002 and assistant principal of Speake School from January 1991-January 1999. Morgan County’s system has 19 schools and an enrollment of 7,553.
