Kelli Nichols Will Become Assistant Superintendent June 1
Muscle Shoals High School Assistant Principal Kelli Nichols will take the curricular and instructional lead in the Muscle Shoals City Schools when she becomes the district's assistant superintendent on June 1. She will replace Dr. Denise Woods who will officially retire June 1. The Board of Education on Monday approved Superintendent Chad Holden's recommendation to appoint Nichols.
Mrs. Nichols is a graduate of Buckhorn High School and the University of North Alabama with a B.S. degree in English Language Arts. She holds graduate degrees in leadership from Middle Tennessee State University and UNA. She is currently a doctoral student at Samford University.
She started her educational career as an English teacher at Oakland and Siegel High Schools in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She also served as the technology specialist at Siegel for four years. In 2012, she returned to Alabama as an Instructional Partner at James Clemens High School in Madison City. After one year as an IP, James Clemens High promoted her to Assistant Principal. Two years later, she became the district's secondary instructional specialist.
Mrs. Nichols joined the Muscle Shoals High School faculty as assistant principal in 2016. In that role, she leads the school in areas of curriculum and instruction, Advanced Placement, problem solving team (PST), professional learning, technology, as 504 liaison, and is responsible for programs such as Ambassadors, Freshman Orientation, and enrichment.
She is married to Chad Nichols, and they have three sons, Cameron (9th grade), Asher (6th grade), and Deacon (6th grade).
Mrs. Nichols is a graduate of Buckhorn High School and the University of North Alabama with a B.S. degree in English Language Arts. She holds graduate degrees in leadership from Middle Tennessee State University and UNA. She is currently a doctoral student at Samford University.
She started her educational career as an English teacher at Oakland and Siegel High Schools in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She also served as the technology specialist at Siegel for four years. In 2012, she returned to Alabama as an Instructional Partner at James Clemens High School in Madison City. After one year as an IP, James Clemens High promoted her to Assistant Principal. Two years later, she became the district's secondary instructional specialist.
Mrs. Nichols joined the Muscle Shoals High School faculty as assistant principal in 2016. In that role, she leads the school in areas of curriculum and instruction, Advanced Placement, problem solving team (PST), professional learning, technology, as 504 liaison, and is responsible for programs such as Ambassadors, Freshman Orientation, and enrichment.
She is married to Chad Nichols, and they have three sons, Cameron (9th grade), Asher (6th grade), and Deacon (6th grade).
The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) is pleased to announce that Sherry Langley, Chief School Financial Officer of the Muscle Shoals Board of Education has earned the Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations. School business professionals who earn SFO certification have proven that they have the required knowledge, expertise, and fiscal credibility to lead their school district and effectively manage their district's finances.
The SFO designation is granted to highly qualified school business professionals who fulfill multiple requirements, including demonstrating certification eligibility through work experience and education; passing a comprehensive two-part examination; and adhering to the ASBO International Code of Conduct. School business officials who have earned the SFO certification commit to ongoing professional development, renewing the certification annually, and undergoing recertification every three years.
The SFO designation is granted to highly qualified school business professionals who fulfill multiple requirements, including demonstrating certification eligibility through work experience and education; passing a comprehensive two-part examination; and adhering to the ASBO International Code of Conduct. School business officials who have earned the SFO certification commit to ongoing professional development, renewing the certification annually, and undergoing recertification every three years.
Hood Appointed Band Director
High school Assistant Director Jessica Palmer Hood will become the next Director of Bands for Muscle Shoals City Schools effective May 1. She replaces Director David Waters who is retiring. The Board of Education approved the recommendation to promote Hood at the regular monthly board meeting on Monday.
Mrs. Hood has been the Assistant Director of Bands at Muscle Shoals High School for the past 5 years. She attended the University of Alabama for her undergraduate degree, where she was drum major for the Million Dollar Band, and the University of North Alabama for her master’s degree.
Mrs. Hood grew up in Muscle Shoals and is a graduate of Muscle Shoals High School. She has always dreamed of giving back to the community that gave so much to her. She is married to Griffin Hood who works for Gadsden Music. Mr. Hood has also assisted with the band for the past 5 years.
Hood will become the first woman to lead the band program.
Mrs. Hood has been the Assistant Director of Bands at Muscle Shoals High School for the past 5 years. She attended the University of Alabama for her undergraduate degree, where she was drum major for the Million Dollar Band, and the University of North Alabama for her master’s degree.
Mrs. Hood grew up in Muscle Shoals and is a graduate of Muscle Shoals High School. She has always dreamed of giving back to the community that gave so much to her. She is married to Griffin Hood who works for Gadsden Music. Mr. Hood has also assisted with the band for the past 5 years.
Mrs. Hood is filled with enthusiasm to further the music education programs at Muscle Shoals as Director of Bands, while working with the band director team to provide her students the best musical opportunities and experiences.
Hood will become the first woman to lead the band program.
Board of Education Meetings and Minutes Available on Website
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Shoals Chamber
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FirstBank
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Citadel Group
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Assistant Professor, UNA
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RescueMe Project
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UniServ Director, AEA
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Citadel Group
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Citadel Group
MSCS Scores Big on Niche Rankings
Muscle Shoals City Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in MUSCLE SHOALS, AL. It has 2,828 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 70% of students are at least proficient in math and 61% in reading.
Dr. Chad Holden, Superintendent
