Kiesha LeRoux is joining Shelby County Schools as our next Instructional Technology Supervisor. LeRoux is entering her 19th year in education.  She began her career as an English Language Arts and STEAM educator at Sherwood Middle Academic Magnet School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she pioneered programs in language-based coding and robotics before transitioning to district leadership in 2016. As a District Instructional Technology Facilitator for East Baton Rouge Parish School System, she managed strategic planning and professional development for a 1:1 program of over 14,000 devices across 60 schools. For the past seven years, Kiesha has provided strategic leadership as a District Technology Coordinator at Mountain Brook Schools. 

As a National Board Certified Teacher, LeRoux remains committed to high-quality instructional practices.  She earned her Bachelor’s in Secondary Education from Louisiana State University in 2007 and her Master’s in Instructional Technology Leadership from Northwestern State University in 2016, where she was recognized as the Outstanding Graduate in her program.  Dedicated to excellence in her field, she is also a graduate of EBRPSS’s Leaders for Tomorrow Academy, CoSN’s Early Career K-12 CTO Academy, and ALET’s Alabama Technology Integration Coach program.     
1 day ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Kiesha LaRoux
Natalie Landrum will serve as the next Principal for Helena Elementary School. Landrum brings over 24 years of experience in elementary education and a deep love for the Helena community. She spent 21 years in the classroom inspiring students, including 17 years at Helena Intermediate School. Most recently, she served as Assistant Principal at Helena Intermediate, where she partnered with students, teachers, and families to strengthen academic achievement, foster a positive school culture, and support the success of every learner.

Landrum earned her bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Auburn University, her master's degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and her Educational Leadership certification from the University of Montevallo. She is also a National Board Certified Teacher, has been recognized as Helena Intermediate's Teacher of the Year twice, and Shelby County Chamber Elementary Educator of the Year.
1 day ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Natalie Landrum, Principal at Helena Elementary School
Cardella Walker was approved to serve as the next Assistant Principal at Montevallo Middle School.  Walker has over 19 years of experience in education, including the past seven years with Shelby County Schools. Throughout her career, she has taught students in grades three through five and has served as a Local Reading Specialist. Most recently, she served as a third-grade teacher at Calera Intermediate School. 

Walker earned both her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Instructional Leadership from Alabama State University.
1 day ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Cardella Walker, Assistant Principal at Montevallo Middle School
A great day spent preparing for a great year!

Today, Shelby County Schools administrators came together to kick off the new year, collaborate, and focus on the work ahead as we continue serving students, staff, and families across our district.

Here's to an incredible 2026-2027 school year!

#DoGreatThings #PreparedForTheJourney #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence
2 days ago, ShelbyCountySchools
Back to School Admin Meetings 2026
Back to School Admin Meetings 2026
Back to School Admin Meetings 2026
Back to School Admin Meetings 2026
Back to School Admin Meetings 2026
Back to School Admin Meetings 2026
Back to School Admin Meetings 2026
Back to School Admin Meetings 2026
Back to School Admin Meetings 2026
Back to School Admin Meetings 2026
Nine of our school counseling programs were recognized at the American School Counseling Association National Conference in New Orleans for their recent achievement of earning RAMP (Recognized ASCA Model Program) status. Thirty schools were recognized from Alabama and nine were from Shelby County Schools!

The conference provided a wealth of professional learning and connected counselors with a variety of resources that will benefit the academic, career, and foundational wellness of students across the district. Schools receiving recognition for RAMP status were Wilsonville Elementary, Shelby Elementary, Helena Elementary, Forest Oaks Elementary, Vincent Elementary, Calera High, and Oak Mountain High. Not pictured - but still honored - were Inverness Elementary and Chelsea Park Elementary.

#DoGreatThings #PreparedForTheJourney #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence
8 days ago, ShelbyCountySchools
Counselors at the ASCA National Conference in New Orleans

Planning a family vacation or scheduling appointments for this coming school year? We've got you covered!

Our 2026-2027 Vacation Planner is the perfect quick reference guide for all scheduled student holidays and breaks throughout the school year.

Regular attendance is one of the biggest factors in student success. Every school day gives students the opportunity to learn alongside their classmates, build meaningful relationships, collaborate with peers, ask questions, and engage in hands-on learning experiences that can't be replicated outside the classroom.

Whenever possible, plan vacations and non-urgent appointments during scheduled school breaks so students don't miss out on valuable learning opportunities.

Be sure to save this post for easy access throughout the school year!

#PreparedForTheJourney #DoGreatThings #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence #MissingSchoolIsMissingOut

14 days ago, ShelbyCountySchools
A calendar of dates students will have breaks throughout the 2026-2027 school year.
Sarah Beck will serve as the next Assistant Principal at Vincent Elementary School. Beck has over 15 years of experience in education, most of it in Shelby County Schools.

Throughout her career, Beck has taught kindergarten and third grade and has served as a Local Reading Specialist. She most recently served as a kindergarten teacher at Chelsea Park Elementary.

She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Master of Education degree in Instructional Leadership from the University of West Alabama.
15 days ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Sarah Beck - Assistant Principal at Vincent Elementary School
Michael Stallings has been named District Supervisor of Athletics. Stallings brings 24 years of experience in education, leadership, and athletic administration. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to student development, program excellence, and community engagement. Most recently, Mr. Stallings served as the Head Baseball Coach at Chelsea High School for 17 seasons and as the school’s Athletic Director for 13 years.

Stallings earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

15 days ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Michael Stallings - District Supervisor of Athletics
Gabe Robinett has been named Assistant Principal at Vincent Middle High School. Robinett currently serves as the Administrative Assistant at Chelsea Middle School and previously served in the same role at Oak Mountain Middle School. Before his administrative roles, he was a classroom teacher and coach at Oak Mountain High School.

Robinett earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary English Education from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from The University of Montevallo.
15 days ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Gabe Robinette - Assistant Principal at Vincent Middle High School
Jeremy Reed will serve as the next Principal for the Career Technical Educational Center (CTEC). Reed has 12 years of experience in education. As a social studies teacher, he started at Hueytown Middle School before moving to Helena Middle School in 2014.

Reed received his administrative certification and began his administrative career at Helena High School. He moved to Montevallo High School in 2020 and has served as Assistant Principal at Montevallo Middle School since 2023.

Reed earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Alabama, a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and an Instructional Leadership Master’s Certification from the University of West Alabama.
15 days ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Jeremy Reed - Principal at Career Technical Education Center
The Montevallo Elementary Pre-K drawing has been rescheduled to July 10th.

If you have not yet registered your child, there is still time! Please visit the website below to complete your child's registration.

🔗 Register here: https://alaceed.alabama.gov/

We look forward to welcoming our newest learners to Montevallo Elementary! 💙📚✏️
25 days ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Montevallo Pre-L Drawing Date Change - July 10 at 9:00 a.m

Kasey Hollington will serve as the next Principal of Oak Mountain High School. Hollington has 23 years of experience in education and currently serves as the Assistant Principal at Oak Mountain High School. She previously served as a classroom teacher for 18 years.

Hollington earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Science Education and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Florida State University and is a National Board Certified Teacher.

29 days ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Kasey Hollington - Principal at Oak Mountain High School


Shellie Little has been named Transportation Supervisor for Shelby County Schools. Little has 28 years of experience in education, including 12 years as a middle and high school English and Literature teacher. She has served as the Assistant Principal at Montevallo Middle for the last 16 years.

Little received her Bachelor's and Master’s degrees, and an Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Administration from the University of Montevallo.

29 days ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Shellie Little

Holly Laney has been named Student Services Supervisor for Shelby County Schools. Laney has over 20 years of experience as an educator and is currently the Principal of Helena Elementary. Prior to her role at HES, she worked as the Director of Student Services and Special Education for Tarrant City Schools.

Laney received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Collaborative Education from Troy University. She also received a Master’s Degree and an Ed.S in Educational Leadership from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

29 days ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Holly Laney - Student Services Supervisor

Sadie Kinlecheenie will serve as the next Assistant Principal of Calera Middle School. Kinlecheenie is originally from Maryland and moved to Alabama in 2019 to play Division II lacrosse at the University of Montevallo.

Kinlecheenie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the University of Montevallo and a Master of Education in Instructional Leadership from the University of West Alabama. She was named the Montevallo Elementary School's Teacher of the Year for the 2024–2025 school year and earned her National Board Certification as a Middle Childhood Generalist.

29 days ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Sadie Kinlecheenie Assistant Principal at Calera Middle School

Robert “Ed” Wright has been named Assistant Principal at Calera High School. Wright has 13 years of experience in education, with the last 3 years in administration at Pelham City Schools. He has 10 years of classroom experience as an English teacher and has taught students across multiple grade levels. Wright began his career teaching 7th grade in Mississippi. His most recent classroom experience was teaching 10th- and 11th-grade English in Hoover.

Wright earned a Bachelor's degree in English and a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, both from the University of Mississippi.  He also earned a Certificate in Educational Leadership from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2022.



29 days ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Robert "Ed" Wright - Assistant Principal Calera High School
What an incredible day of learning at our FOR Teachers BY Teachers Summer Conference! More than 150 educators came together to learn from our amazing teacher presenters, who shared their expertise on a variety of topics centered around Visible Learning and Teacher Clarity. Participants collaborated, gained new ideas to impact student learning, and each received a copy of The Illustrated Guide to Visible Learning to continue their professional learning journey. Thank you to our presenters and attendees for making this day such a success and for your commitment to excellence in teaching and learning!
29 days ago, ShelbyCountySchools
A teacher smiles while participating in a professional development session as colleagues listen during a classroom workshop.
A presenter leads a professional development session using a classroom display while educators follow along.
An educator uses a smartphone to photograph presentation materials during a professional learning workshop.
Two educators collaborate on a hands-on activity using woodworking materials during a professional development session.
A presenter speaks to educators during a workshop while using a projected presentation to illustrate key concepts.
An educator smiles while listening during a professional learning session with fellow teachers seated around the room.
Copies of "The Illustrated Guide to Visible Learning" are displayed for participants at a professional development event.
Educators gather for Shelby County Schools' new teacher orientation in a large meeting space.
An educator engages participants during an interactive professional learning workshop.
An educator explains instructional strategies using a whiteboard during a collaborative professional development session.
June 29th will be the final distribution day for the Summer Meal Boxes. Additional tickets are available at all sites. To accommodate the increased number of meals, distribution will begin at 9:00 AM and continue through 10:00 AM.

Sign up at: https://ticketharmony.com/shelby.
about 1 month ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Last week for Summer Meal Boxes is June 29th
Shelby County Schools is proud to annouce that 91.87% of our 3rd-grade students met the benchmark on the ACAP reading assessment.

This outstanding achievement didn’t happen by accident. It is the direct result of the dedication of our teachers, alongside the hard work of our amazing students!

To our parents —thank you for supporting these young readers every step of the way and for having them ready and focused during ACAP testing!
about 1 month ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
3rd graders met ACAP Benchmark - 91.87%
Girls Can Camp 2026 was a huge success!

Last week, students explored careers in the skilled trades through hands-on experiences in carpentry, electrical work, and welding. Thank you to our incredible partners, volunteers, and instructors for helping inspire the next generation of builders, makers, and leaders.

#DoGreatThings #PreparedForTheJourney #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence
about 1 month ago, ShelbyCountySchools
Girls Can Camp 2026
Girls Can Camp 2026
Girls Can Camp 2026
Girls Can Camp 2026
Girls Can Camp 2026
Girls Can Camp 2026
Girls Can Camp 2026
Girls Can Camp 2026
Girls Can Camp 2026
Girls Can Camp 2026