The Shelby County Board of Education has approved Cristie Muehlbauer as the district’s new Human Resources Coordinator. Mrs. Muehlbauer has 20 years experience as an educator and 12 years experience in human resources. Currently, she serves as the Human Resources Supervisor for Shelby County Schools. Mrs. Muehlbauer earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Montevallo. She also earned a Master’s Degree and an Educational Specialist Degree in Administration from the University of Montevallo.
Jay Peoples was also approved by the board to be the district’s new High School Coordinator. Presently Peoples is the principal of Helena High School. Prior to that position, he served as the principal at Chelsea High School. Peoples has worked in public education for twenty-three years. During that time he has served as a teacher and/or administrator at every level of education: elementary, middle, high, junior college and college level. Peoples has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Lee University. He also acquired a Master of Arts Degree in English and a Master of Arts in Administration and Educational Leadership Certification from the University of Alabama in Birmingham.
Dr. Linda Campanotta was approved for the position of Federal Programs Supervisor. Dr. Campanotta has over 27 years in education and is currently the principal at Vincent Elementary School. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education, a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and an Ed.S in Elementary Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She also earned a Certificate in Educational Leadership from UAB and has a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Samford University.
Dr. Resia Brooks was approved by the Board as the new Human Resources Supervisor.
Dr. Brooks has over sixteen years of experience as an educator and is currently the Principal of Forest Oaks Elementary. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education and Middle School Language Arts and a Master’s Degree in Education Administration from the University of Montevallo. She also received a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Reading Education from Auburn University.
April Brand will serve as the new principal for Helena High School. Ms. Brand has over 17 years experience in public education and currently serves as an Assistant Principal at Helena High School. Prior to coming to Helena, Ms. Brand served as Assistant Principal at Oak Mountain High School and as Program Area Specialist for Shelby County Schools. Ms. Brand earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from Jacksonville State University. She completed her certification in Educational Administration and her Educational Specialist Degree in Instructional Leadership from Samford University. Currently, she is enrolled at UAB pursuing her doctorate in Educational Leadership.
Dr. Tonya Borden-Hudson will serve as the new principal for Vincent Elementary School. Dr. Hudson has over 17 years in education and is currently the Assistant Principal at Vincent Elementary School. Dr. Hudson has a Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s degree and an Educational Specialist degree in Elementary Education from Jacksonville State University. She earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and also attained National Board certification.
BaKari Young was selected as the new assistant principal at Helena Middle School. Mr. Young has over eight years of experience as an educator and is currently an assistant principal for Jefferson County Schools. He has a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Physical Education from Jacksonville State University and a Master’s Degree in Instructional Leadership from Samford University.

Caroline Gluck-Obert was approved as the new assistant principal for Oak Mountain Middle School. Ms. Gluck-Obert has been an educator for over nine years and has recently served as an Assistant Principal with Jefferson County Schools. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English Language Arts from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and a Master of Arts Degree, an Educational Specialist degree and an Educational Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.