AHS Faculty
Meet Our Faculty!!
tallen@arabcityschools.org
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Hello! I graduated from Arab High School
in1976. In 1982 I received a BS in Teaching the Hearing Impaired
from the University of Montevallo. I worked at UAB, Spain
Rehabilitation Center Speech, and Hearing Clinic Research
department. There, I helped with a project that used computer
images to help hearing impaired children learn to speak. In
addition to doing research, I wrote and applied for federal
grants to fund the project. I also taught at the Alabama School
for the Deaf as a communication specialist. In 1986 I became the
teacher for the hearing impaired for Arab City Schools. I am now
a collaborative teacher at
Arab High School. I am the Marshall County
Youth Leadership Sponsor and a co- sponsor for the Student
Council Association. On a personal note, I am married to Mike
Allen, and we have three children Ross, Sara and Rebecca.
vbagwell@arabcityschools.org
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Hello! I am a 1972 graduate of Arab High.
I received three degrees from
Jacksonville
State
University
– B.S. in 1975, M.S. in 1976, and AA/Eds in 1978.
I was captain of the J.S.U. varsity cheerleading team for
three years, a proud member of Phi Mu sorority, and a Pi Kappa
Phi fraternity little sister. I began my
coaching career with the J.S.U. Men’s tennis team where I also
taught English 101 and Personal and Community Health for two
years. I then married Richard Bagwell from
Arab and moved home. We have three grown
children and three precious grandchildren.
During my 30 years in education, I have taught English, Health,
Physical Education, and Science. I coached 17
years – cheerleaders, volleyball, boys and girls tennis, and
gymnastics, as well as sponsored A-Club, Spirit Club, and
Venturer’s Club. Currently, I teach senior
English, sponsor the A-Club, and serve as an Alabama Education
Association Representative. I love spending
time with my family, Alabama football, and
teaching!
mbeck@arabcityschools.org
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Ms. Beck is a
1982 graduate of Saks
High School in Anniston, Alabama.
She has been a teacher and coach in the Arab City School System
for 20 years. She received her BS in Education at
Jacksonville
State
University. She played volleyball
for JSU and was All Gulf South Conference and Scholastic All
American. She holds two Masters Degrees from JSU: One in
Physical Education and the other in Educational Administration.
sblackmon@arabcityschools.org
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My childhood dream was to become a teacher. Ten years
after graduating from Arab
High School I returned to college
and completed my degree. I graduated from
Athens
State with a degree in
Secondary Education Social Science. I also have a Masters and
EdS degree from the University of Alabama.
I have been teaching at AHS since 1994. During my years
teaching I have taught Alabama History, Geography, English 9,
World History, American History, Dual Credit Western
Civilization and Western Civilization for Snead State
Community College in
Arab. I now teach American Government and Economics, which is
very rewarding, guiding young people to become active citizens
in the world in which we live.
hbrazelton@arabcityschools.org
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I was raised here in Arab and am a proud
member of the graduating class of 1993.
I received my B.S.Ed. (English/History) from
Athens
State
University
in 1997 and my M.A. (Educational Leadership) from The University
of Alabama in 2005.
I have been teaching at Arab
High School for seven years and live
in town with my husband, Mark, and my three boys, Russell, Ben,
and Evan. I
currently teach English 11 and English 11 Honors. I enjoy
getting to know my students and love to see them learn and
experience new things as they become self-motivated, successful
young people.
kburbage@arabcityschools.org
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Collaborative Teacher-English 9, 10, 12, and Algebra 1A
Undergraduate-University of Alabama
Masters-UAB
abutler@arabcityschools.org
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Mrs. Butler has been teaching science for
seventeen years. The
last six years she has been teaching at
Arab High School, her alma mater.
She received her
undergraduate degree from the
University of
Alabama
in Huntsville and her masters and
educational specialist degrees from the
University
of Alabama.
In 2003 Mrs. Butler earned her National Board for
Professional Teaching Standards certificate.
In addition to teaching physical science she also teaches
dual credit physiology.
Mrs. Butler is married to Scott Butler who is also a
teacher at Arab
High School. They have one son,
Martin, who attends Arab
Elementary School.
sbutler@arabcityschools.org
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I started teaching at
Arab
High School after graduating from Auburn
University
in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness
Education. In 1997 I
received a Masters of Science degree in Agribusiness Education
from Alabama
A&M University
and in 1999 I completed my AA certification also through Alabama A&M
University.
I currently teach
agriscience at AJHS and AHS.
bcantrell@arabcityschools.org
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Arab High School
BS in Merchandising and Marketing from Jacksonville State
University MS in Family and Consumer
Science Education from Alabama A & M
Currently finishing ED. S in Educational Leadership at Univ of
Alabama National Board Certified Teacher since 2003
Sponsor of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
Teach: Living Now,
Fashion Design, Interior Design, Parenting, and Child Development.
rcarter@arabcityschools.org
Accounting Website
Personal
Finance Website
I have been teaching at Arab High School for nine
years. I have a Master’s Degree in Business Education from
Alabama A&M University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Administration from Athens State University. I am currently
teaching my two favorite courses, Accounting and Personal
Finance, and sponsor FBLA.
kcleveland@arabcityschools.org
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Born Oct. 17th 1960 in room #3 of the Arab Hospital. Attended
Arab City Schools all of his life and graduated from AHS in 1979. Attended Wallace State and obtained an Associate Degree in Precision Machinery. Opened Liberty Machine in 1986 with his dad. They worked together until 1998 when his dad retired.
Mr. Cleveland sold the business in 2004 and began his teaching career in 2008.
pdavidson@arabcityschools.org
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Hello!
I’ve been teaching for the Arab City School System for
eleven years. I
graduated from AHS in 1990 and went straight to
Wallace
State
Community College.
Upon completion, I received my Associate’s Degree in
Drafting Design Technology.
Later, I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Career
Technical Education from Athens State
University.
On a personal note, my husband Michael and I have two
children, Dylan and Gracie. Both of our children attend school
in the city school system.
I consider myself blessed to be teaching for Arab and to
be living and raising my children in such a wonderful community.
ledmondson@arabcityschools.org
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I graduated form
Gardendale
High School in 2003.
Afterwards, I attended Snead State and then
Auburn
and finished in 2007 with a BA in Spanish. This is my 3rd
year to teach and my first year at AHS. My husband and I live in
Holly Pond and are expecting our first child in May! I’m very
excited to be working in Arab.
sflack@arabcityschools.org
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Education: 1988 BS Mathematics UAH 1993 MA Secondary
Education Alabama
Currently teaching environmental science and physiology
Coaching JV volleyball and varsity girls basketball
Coached both the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 girls basketball teams
all the way to the state finals.
cfrench@arabcityschools.org
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Cheryl French teaches Art Appreciation, Art I and
Advanced Art classes, and sponsors both the Art Guild and Future
Teachers of Alabama. Mrs. French received her Bachelors degree
in Art from the University
of Montevallo, and her
Masters in Art Education from
Alabama
A & M
University.
lgreen@arabcityschools.org
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Hello! My name is LeAnn Green and I have
had the privilege of teaching in the
Arab
City School
system since 1994. As a 1986 graduate of Southside High School,
I always knew one day I would be a teacher. I graduated from the University of Alabama in 1991 with a Bachelor’s Degree,
in 1996 with a Master’s Degree, and in 2001 with an Education
Specialists Degree in secondary education. My greatest
professional achievement came in 2006 when I was awarded a
diploma as a National Board Certified Teacher for Professional
Teaching Standards. I teach American History I and II. I have
also had the opportunity to teach U.S. History 101 and 102 for Snead
State
Community College for
several years. My teaching philosophy is everyone learns
differently and is capable of learning. My job is to teach every
student in a way in which he or she can be successful, not only
in the classroom, but in life as well. My greatest personal
achievement came in 1993 when I married the love of my life,
Tim. We have been blessed with two wonderful children, Olivia
and Nicholas.
dhall@arabcityschools.org
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B.A. (English) The University of the South
1995
B.S. (Secondary Ed.
English / History) University of North Alabama
1997 M.A. (Secondary Ed. English) University of Alabama (2003)
English Dept. Chairperson, F.C.A. Huddle Leader, Assistant
Varsity Football
Married to Maggie Richter Hall for eleven years. Two sons,
Harrison (7) and John David (3). Member of Arab First United
Methodist. I love to spend time with my family, and I absolutely
love what I do for a living. God has truly blessed me!
jhaynes@arabcityschools.org
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Ms Haynes graduated from the University of Alabama
in Birmingham (UAB) earning the following degrees with
mathematics certification: BS, MS, and EdD.
phornsby@arabcityschools.org
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Pam Hornsby is the counselor for grades 10
and 12. She graduated from
Arab
High School in 1975. She completed
a B.S. in Secondary Education with an English major from
Auburn
University at
Montgomery
in 1981, a Master’s Degree in English from the
University
of Alabama in 1985, and
a Master’s Degree in School Counseling from the
University
of Alabama
in 1993. She is
married to Ben Hornsby, and they have one daughter, Leigh-Anna,
who is a student at Snead State College.
cingram@arabcityschools.org
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Mrs Ingram is a 1989 graduate of Hayden High School.
Mrs. Ingram attended Jacksonville State
University from 1989-1996
where he completed all her certification areas.
Mrs. Ingram has been teaching for 17 years; fifteen of
those in the Arab
City
School district.
She has been the advisor and coach for numerous
extra-curricular activities over the years.
Mrs. Ingram has been selected Teacher of the Year for
Arab High School twice in her tenure.
She serves as the chairperson for the building leadership
team as well as the special education department.
Mrs. Ingram is married to John Ingram, principal of
Arab
Junior High School and
they have a daughter, Ella, who is a kindergartener this year.
bisom@arabcityschools.org
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Mr. Isom has been teaching Agriscience for
eighteen years. The
last thirteen years has been at Arab High School.
He graduated from Arab High in 1985 and attended Snead
State before transferring to Auburn University where he received
a B.S. in Agriscience Education.
Mr. Isom received his Masters degree and A.A.
certification from Alabama A&M University.
Mr. Isom is married to Amy Isom who is the band director
at Arab Jr. High.
They have two children Natalie and Gunter who both
attend Arab City Schools.
skennedy@arabcityschools.org
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I love books; reading is my paradise! Hello, I am Sue
Kennedy, Media
Coordinator for Arab City Schools and Library Media Specialist
at Arab
High School. I am blessed to have served Arab City Schools for
17 years
in a career I love. My Bachelor of Science degree is from Athens
State
University in Elementary Education; my Master of Science in
Education with an Instructional Media Specialty degree is from
Jacksonville State
University. I am also sponsor for Arab High School Junior
Civitan Club.
Please visit our library media center in person, or check out
our on-line resources from our Media Center page. Master the art
of reading @ your library.
fkey@arabcityschools.org
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I am entering my 5th year at
Arab and 6th year overall.
I began my teaching career at
Moody High School where I served as a freshman
history teacher and coached JV boy's basketball as well as
varsity boy’s golf.
I served as a 6th grade and 8th grade
teacher at AJHS and coached the AJHS basketball team for two
years. I am now
entering my third year as a teacher and coach at
Arab
High School.
I am married to Tamisha Key, who is also a teacher here
at Arab
High School.
We have been married for thirteen years and have four children, Kayla 10, Karmyn 8, Kiah 4, Kohl 2.
tkey@arabcityschools.org
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I am a 1995 graduate of
West Point
High School in Cullman County.
After graduation I attended Wallace State
in Hanceville and then transferred to Athens State
University, where I
received a B.S. Ed in Language Arts.
I began my teaching career in
Blount County at
Hayden
High School.
After three years, I decided to move to Arab to teach in
the same school system as my husband Faron Key.
This is my seventh year as a teacher and my fourth year
in Arab. I currently teach English 10 and Honors English 10, and
I sponsor the Beta
Club, which has been very successful at the State and National
Conventions for the past two years.
Faron and I have four children:
Kayla 10, Karmyn 8, Kiah 4, and Kohl 2.
blemons@arabcityschools.org
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Brittany Lemons is a 2003 graduate of Arab High School.
Afterwards she attended Snead State Community College
and then Athens State University
where she received her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.
Currently she is teaching Geometry A, Geometry B and Geometry.
Mrs. Lemons is married with one daughter, Taylor.
along@arabcityschools.org
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Undergraduate degree in Human Performance/
Exercise Science from the
University
of Alabama
in 2006. Member of the University of Alabama Football Team and
FCA 2002-05. Graduated from Addison High School in 2002.
Married to Tonia Greene Long of Addison since 2007. We have been
living in Arab since the spring of 2006. I came to Arab after
coaching for 1 season at
Addison
High School. I am married
to the favorite person of my entire life; we have two Dogs,
Molly and Major, and two cats, Mister and Missy. My wife is an
accountant in Huntsville. I absolutely love my job and feel
blessed to work with all of the student athletes in Arab. In my
free time I like to cook and play golf.
slowrey@arabcityschools.org
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Steve Lowrey
is a graduate of
J.B. Pennington High School.
He attended Auburn University
and received a B.S. in Agricultural Science in 1977.
He also received a B.S, M.A., and Ed. S. in Secondary
Education with majors in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology from
the University of Alabama
at Birmingham.
Mr. Lowrey has been teaching 26 years, with 23 years at Arab High School.
jmalone@arabcityschools.org
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Mr. Malone graduated from Arab High School
in 1990. He has been
teaching at Arab
High School since 1999.
He earned his Master’s degree in Administration from the
University
of Alabama
in 2005. He is also the
coach of the Boy’s Golf Team and the 9th grade Boy’s
Basketball Team.
smurray@arabcityschools.org
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Buenos días. My name is Shala Murray and I have been
teaching Spanish at Arab High School
for 18 years. I am currently teaching Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4 and
Spanish 101-102 for
Snead State Community College.
This year I am teaching Spanish 3 via Interactive Video
Conferencing to students in
Shelby
County. I am also the
sponsor of the AHS Spanish National Honor Society. I received my
BA and MS in Education from UAB. My husband, Coy, and I have two
children. Austin is in the fifth grade at Arab
Elementary and Alex is in the first grade at Arab Primary.
wparker@arabcityschools.org
Teaching
Experience:
Thompson
High School – 1992 – 2001
Chelsea High School 2002 – 2005
Arab High School 2006 - Present
Certified Athletic Administrator – 2008
M.A.T. Math Education Livingston University – 1992
B.S. Math Education Livingston University – 1991Wife: Kristy
Children: Max and Kate
jplunkett@arabcityschools.org
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Mrs. Plunkett is a 1991 graduate of Arab High School.
She received her Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science
degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University
of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). She began teaching in the
Math Department at Arab High School in 2004. Mrs. Plunkett
is married with three sons, twins Jonathan and Jeremy, and
Jamey.
mplunkett@arabcityschools.org
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I obtained a B.S. degree in Vocational Home Economics
Education from the University of Montevallo. I teach Foods
and Nutrition in the Family and Consumer Science Department at
Arab High School and I also work with the Child Nutrition
Program for Arab City Schools.
mpruitt@arabcityschools.org
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This is my 15th
year at Arab High School. I graduated from Southside High School
in 1988, Auburn
University
in 1992 with a BS, and then
Jacksonville
State
University
with a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education/Social Sciences in
1995. I served in the Army National Guard and Army Reserves as
an officer from 1992-2000. I currently teach World History
II, Psychology, and Sociology. I am also the Varsity Wrestling
Coach and a Junior High Assistant Football Coach. I have been
blessed with excellent people in our wrestling program and we
finished as State Runner-Up in 2006 and 2008! In
2007, we were 3rd in the State! I also sponsor
the Interact Club and have done so since I have been at AHS. I
am married to the former Jackie Justice of Arab and we have two
children (Jordan and Kyndall).
mpuccio@arabcityschools.org
My Website!! Arab
Cheerleading Website
This is my 12th year at Arab High School.
I graduated in 1992 from Boaz High School.
In 1997 I graduated from the University of North Alabama with a degree in Secondary
Business Education.
This year I am teaching Business Law, Business Technology,
Multimedia Design, and Personal Finance.
I am also the varsity and junior varsity cheerleading
coach. My husband is
a physical education teacher at AHS and we have two children,
Josie and Drew.
ppuccio@arabcityschools.org
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I have been teaching Physical Education at Arab High School
since August of 2000.
I received my high school diploma from The Lakeside
School in Eufaula in May of 1991, my Bachelor’s Degree in
Physical Education from Troy
University in May of 1997, and my
Master’s Degree in Physical Education from
Jacksonville
State
University
in August of 2009. I
am the Head Varsity Baseball Coach and an Assistant Junior High
Football Coach. My
wife teaches Business Education at Arab
High School and is the Varsity
Cheerleading Coach.
We have 2 children, Josie and Drew.
bquillin@arabcityschools.org
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Choral/Musical Theatre Director – Mr.
Quillin holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and a
Master of Education in Choral Music.
He has been teaching at Arab High School since 1999.
Mr. Quillin is also the Minister of Music at Arab First
United Methodist Church.
jreed@arabcityschools.org
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Graduated from Arab HS in 1970, Un of Alabama (Math &
chemistry) in 1974, Air Force Institute of Technology (BSEE &
MSEE) in 1980,1981.
Retired from Air Force (1974-1994). Teaching science at Arab HS
since
1994. Married, 8 children, 6 grandchildren.
rroe@arabcityschools.org
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As a 1972 Arab High School graduate, I attended Snead State
and Athens
before starting my 26 year career at AHS in 1982.
During this I’ve taught Drafting and Design Technology
and, for the last 3 years Pre-Engineering.
I am married to Kathy and we have 2 sons, Bradley and
Daniel, 1 daughter-in-law, Sherrie and 3 grandchildren, Caleb,
Joshua and Sarah.
aroeder@arabcityschools.org
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Hello! My name is Alisha Roeder.
I am very excited and blessed to be teaching at
Arab High School.
This is my third year teaching and I am currently
teaching Algebra A and Algebra B.
I graduated from Albertville High School in 2003 and
received my Bachelors Degree in Secondary Education Mathematics
in 2007. I am
currently working on my Masters Degree at the
University
of Alabama.
I am married to a wonderful husband, Matt, and we live in
Albertville.
kserrett@arabcityschools.org
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I was born and raised here in Arab and graduated from
Arab High School in 1996. I received my
undergraduate degree (Secondary Education-Social Sciences) from
the University
of Alabama
in 2001. After teaching at Southside
High School in Southside, Alabama,
for two years, I returned here to my alma mater in 2003. I have
a Master’s degree (2005) and an Educational Specialist’s degree
(2007) in Educational Administration, both from the
University of
Alabama. I teach United States history 1 and 2.
Additionally, I coach junior high football, junior varsity
girls’ basketball, and varsity softball.
csmith@arabcityschools.org
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Claudette is a 1968 graduate of Anniston High School.
She received her B.S. in Education, Biology, and Physical
Education from Jacksonville State University
in 1972. At The University of Alabama she received a M.A.
in Student Services and received AA certification in Counseling
K-12. She has spent her entire career at AHJS with duties at
AES, the Alternative School, and AHS teaching physical
education, health, exploratory, academic lab, and Scholars’
Bowl. She served as AJHS cheerleader sponsor for 18 years and
has coached academic teams 25+ years. Her teams have won
numerous county, state and national championships. She is
married to Jim Hanson and has two German Shepherds.
bsnow@arabcityschools.org
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Barbara Snow, a guidance counselor at Arab High School,
earned an undergraduate degree in secondary education from Jacksonville State
University in 1967 and a master’s
degree in guidance and counseling from the University of Alabama
in 1972. In 1978 she completed additional hours at
Alabama
A & M
University
for an endorsement for AA Teacher Certification in guidance and
counseling. Employed in 1967 as a teacher of English, Snow
began her career in counseling in 1972 and has been a long-time
member of the faculty at
Arab
High School. She and her
husband Don have one child.
asparks@arabcityschools.org
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I attended Union Grove Junior High School before attending and graduating
from Arab High School in 1992. I received my
BS in Mathematics Education from UAH in 1996. I love
teaching math, and I am blessed to have the opportunity to teach
the two types of math courses I enjoy most: Geometry A/B &
Algebra A/B. I also teach graduation skills remediation
for the Alabama High School Graduation Exam.
Extra-curricular, I have been the Junior Class (Prom) Sponsor
for five years and the Robotics Team sponsor for four years.
I have the blessing of being married to my best friend, Chris,
and I have two beautiful children, my son, Alex, and my
daughter, Kacy. We are members of First Baptist Church
Union Grove.
jstephenson@arabcityschools.org
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Wow, this is my 25th year to teach Biology at
Arab
High School! As a former
AHS student, it has been an honor to return to my community and
teach. I am a graduate of UAH where I received a BS degree
in Biology and Secondary Education. I also have a MS and
EdS degree from the University of Alabama.
My wife, Karen, teaches 2nd grade. Our 20 yr. old
daughter, Jessie, attends the University of Alabama and our 17 yr. old son, Jarod,
attends AHS.
bstill@arabcityschools.org
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My name is Brenda Still. This is my 12th
year to teach science at
Arab
High School.
I am a graduate of the University of South Alabama.
I have been married to my
husband, Greg for 17 years.
We have one daughter, Morgan who is a 1st
grader at Arab Primary School.
I consider it a joy and privilege to be able to teach in
the Arab
City School
system.
ptallent@arabcityschools.org
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Paul Tallent is in his 20th year of teaching, his 16th
in the Arab City School System. He conducts the Marching band,
Concert Band, Symphonic band, Jazz Ensemble, and Percussion
Ensemble. His teaching career began in 1989 as an assistant band
director at Arab
High School and band director at Union
Grove and Grassy Schools. He also served as band director
at East
Rutherford
High School in
Forest City N.C.,
and A.P. Brewer High school in
Somerville,
AL. Mr. Tallent graduated
from East Gaston High School and received his bachelors and masters
degrees in music education from
Jacksonville
State
University. His professional
affiliations include PHI MU ALPHA, MENC, AEA, ABA and AJEA. He and his wife Heather have a
new son named Benjamin.
lthompson@arabcityschools.org
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I graduated from Shelbyville Central High School in
Shelbyville, Tennessee. I received my B.S. from Middle
Tennessee State University in 1973. I have been teaching
for 35 years, 30 of those in Special Education. This is my
first year at Arab High School, but I have taught in the system
for 18 years. I have three sons and three precious
grandchildren.
gtidmore@arabcityschools.org
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Graduated from Arab High 1982
Graduated from Faulkner University 1986
Math teacher and coached boys basketball and golf at J. O.
Johnson High 1986-1992
Math teacher and coached boys and girls basketball and girls
golf at Arab City Schools 1992-present
ktucker@arabcityschools.org
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Mrs. Kimberley Tucker teaches freshman and
sophomore English.
She is originally from Wynne, Arkansas, and
received her BSE in English from
Arkansas
State
University.
In addition, she completed her MA in Teaching and
Learning with Technology from
Ashford
University.
Mrs. Tucker and her husband love living here in
Alabama, and they have two children in
the Arab City Schools system.
bwashington@arabcityschools.org
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With the
assistance of Arab High School’s excellent HOSA organization I graduated
from Arab High School in 1993. I received my
Associates Degree in Nursing from
Wallace
State
Community College in 1997 and the required
classes to acquire my teaching certificate from
Athens
State
University
in 2008. I am
currently working toward my Bachelors degree in nursing from
South
University in Savannah Georgia.
I am beginning my third year at Arab
High School and live in town with my
husband, James, and my three boys, Andrew, Mark, and Stephen.
Currently I teach Health Science I and II, the freshman and
sophomores. I also assist with our student organization HOSA
(Health Occupation Students of America).
mwiggins@arabcityschools.org
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After graduating from
Albertville
High School, I earned my BS from Jacksonville State University,
with certificates to teach English and Spanish.
I also earned my Masters Degree in Educational Leadership
from the University of Alabama,
and am currently working on my Ed.S at the University of Alabama.
I have taught English at
Arab
High School for ten years.
I am currently the Honors English teacher and general
English teacher for the ninth grade.
mwilliams@arabcityschools.org
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I grew up in Guntersville AL. I
graduated from Guntersville High School in 1994 and started Auburn University.
I graduated from Auburn March 1999 with a degree in Business
Education. I received my first teaching job at Arab High School
(1999). I soon married Trey Williams a native of Arab and a
local banker with Wachovia Bank. While working at Arab I went
back to the University
of Alabama
and received a master’s degree in Instructional Leadership &
Administration (2002). After three years of marriage we were
blessed with a beautiful little girl Corley Alexander Williams.
Two years and three months later we were blessed again by a
beautiful baby boy Curtis Boyd Williams IV (Curt).
rwilliams@arabcityschools.org
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Hello! My name is Russ Williams. I have been
employed as a history teacher at Arab High School since 2004.
I was raised here in Arab and graduated with the Class of 1998.
I received my undergraduate degree in History from Auburn
University in 2002. I then earned my graduate degree in
Secondary Education from the University of Alabama in 2004.
Aside from teaching, I am also a football and baseball coach.
For all current students of the 2008-2009 school year and their
parents, I have attached a copy of this year’s syllabus.
Teaching is my love and calling. My goal is to help all
students grow intellectually, develop a moral sense of
responsibility, and succeed in reaching their goals. If
you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me via
my listed email address.
mwooten@arabcityschools.org
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Mrs. Wooten graduated from Arab High School
in 1970. Attended
the University of Maryland and Calhoun Community College where
she received an A.D.N in nursing. She has been a nurse for 26
years. She has been teaching Health Science at AHS since 1987.
She is married to Rudy; they have four sons and four
grandchildren
Support Staff
kcarlisle@arabcityschools.org
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I am a 1976 graduate of
Arab High School. Worked
for four years, and then started my family. I was
fortunate to be a stay at home mom until my youngest daughter
started school. I then became a substitute for the
system for about four years. I was then hired
in the system and have been here for 15 years.
I am married to Richard and have two daughters Jennifer
and Lindsay.
scavender@arabcityschools.org
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I graduated
from Arab
High School in 1985.
I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Early and Elementary
Education from the
University
of North Alabama.
I received my Master of Science in Education degree from the University of Alabama.
I taught kindergarten and first grade for 15 years at Arab Primary School.
I am currently an instructional aide in the library at Arab High School.
I am married to Jeff and we have 2 children, Kyle and Katie.
jcox@arabcityschools.org
I am a 1983 graduate of Guntersville High School. I
have had the opportunity to be employed as receptionist at Arab
High School since 1998. I am married to F. Lee Cox and we have
been blessed with three children. Cameron is a Sophomore at
Samford University, Anna-Catherine is a Freshman at Arab High
School and Clayton is in the 6th grade at Arab Jr. High School.
tgreen@arabcityschools.org
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I am a 1988 graduate of Arab High School.
I received an Associates Degree in Business Administration from Wallace State Community College.
After working for two years, I became a stay at home mom for 7
years. After my
youngest child started kindergarten, I began to substitute for
the Arab City Schools. Six years later I was hired in the
Attendance Office. I
am married to Lance and have two daughters, Chelsea and Lyndsey.
vhestley@arabcityschools.org
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I graduated from
Pell
City High
School and later attended Jefferson State
Junior College. I have
worked for Arab City Schools since 1999. I am married to MSG
Jeffery Hestley and have 2 children, William 21, and Caroline
14. I attend First United
Methodist
Church
in Arab and serve as our Fellowship Chairperson. I’m an
Auburn
fan, an AJHS fan, an AMT fan, a band booster and I love Knight
football!
Mrs. Isom has served as an Aide in our Special Education
Department for 10 years. She has been part of the staffs at both
Arab Elementary and Arab Junior High Schools, progressing with
her students as they advanced to higher grades. Mrs. Isom
is a graduate of Arab High School, she has 4 children who
graduated from Arab, and is proud of her Arab heritage.
ljones@arabcityschools.org
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I have worked as the school bookkeeper for
7 years. Before coming to work at the school I worked in banking
for 12 years. After graduating from
Arab
High School I started College and studied
Finance. I am currently working on my Accounting degree at
Athens. I am married and have two boys, Dusty and Jake who are
the joy of my life.
rwhisenant@arabcityschools.org
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I came to Arab City Schools in 1997 with 20 years
banking experience. Since that time I have enjoyed working
with the coaches and booster club officers as the athletic
secretary/bookkeeper. My husband, Grayson, and I have been
married since 1972.
