Faculty & Staff

Faculty & Staff

Administration

Lower School Faculty

  • Lindsey Bozeman

    Teaching Assignment: K5

    Teaching at Hooper since: 2015

    Colleges/Universities Attended: Auburn Montgomery

    Degree(s) Held: BS Childhood Education


    email: lbozeman@hooperacademy.org

  • Rachel Colley
    1st Grade

    Mrs. Colley is joining the Hooper faculty with the 2023-2024 school year. Rachel is a Troy University graduate with over 20 years in education. Mrs. Colley brings a tremendous passion for teaching children and comes HIGHLY recommended from other state administrators.

  • Lauren Meredith
    Lauren Meredith
    2nd Grade

    Teaching Assignment: 2nd 

    Teaching at Hooper since: 2014

    Colleges/Universities Attended: Auburn University

    Degree(s) Held: BS Early Childhood Education

    Extracurricular Activities/Responsibilities: Asst Volleyball 

     

    email: lmeredith@hooperacademy.org

  • Nancy Phillips
    Nancy Phillips
    3rd Grade

    Teaching Assignment: 3rd Grade

    Teaching at Hooper since: 2022

    Colleges/Universities Attended: 

    Degree(s) Held: 


    email: nphillips@hooperacademy.org

  • Kathy Hamm
    Kathy Hamm
    4th Grade

    Mrs. Hamm is joining the Hooper faculty in the 2023-2024 school year. She has 18 years of experience in education and 17 years of healthcare business administration.

    Mrs. Hamm is married to John Hamm. They have two children: Haley (Drew) & Will (Khadra) and one grandchild (Yates). 

  • Stephanie Headley
    Stephanie Headley
    6th Grade

    We are happy to announce Stephanie Headley as our new 6th grade teacher! Stephanie grew up with a love for kids and has always known teaching was her calling. Stephanie and her boyfriend Peyton live in Prattville with their dog Oscar. Ms. Headley is an avid sports fan and has a love for photography. Her passion for taking pictures has led to her running a small local photography business on the side. Ms. Headley is currently finishing up her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education at AUM. We are excited to bring Ms. Headley into the Hooper Family and are looking forward to a great year!

  • Lauren Leithen
    Lauren Leithen
    5th Grade

    We are extremely excited to introduce Lauren Liethen and her family to Hooper Academy. Mrs. Liethen will be teaching 5th grade this coming year. We have been in contact with Mrs. Liethen for a while now hoping this opportunity would present itself and we are blessed that she and her family are now Colts! Please welcome Mrs. Liethen and her family to Hooper Academy.

Upper School Faculty

  • Dusty Baker
    Dusty Baker
    Athletic Director/Assistant Head of School

    Colleges/Universities Attended: Auburn University-Montgomery

    Degree(s) Held: BS in Physical Education

    email: dbaker@hooperacademy.org

  • Marty Baker
    Marty Baker
    Head Coach/ Football & Baseball

    Teaching Assignment: Elementary PE, Weightlifting, Varsity Athletics

    Teaching at Hooper since: 2019

    Extra Curricular Activities/Duties: Head Football, Head Baseball

    email: mbaker@hooperacademy.org

  • Elyse Grier
    Elyse Grier
    Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy

    Teaching Assignment: Biology, Anatomy

    Teaching at Hooper since: 2014

    Colleges/Universities Attended: Judson College, Auburn University Montgomery

    Degree(s) Held: BS Science. MS Secondary Education

    Extra Curricular Activities/Duties: Softball

     

    email: emcintyre@hooperacademy.org

  • Jessi Hayes
    Jessi Hayes
    7th Grade History, 8th/9th/11th/12th Science, 8th Grade Enrichment

    Teaching Assignment: 8th Grade Earth Science, 9th Grade Physical Science, MS/HS PE

    Teaching at Hooper since: 2015

    Colleges/Universities Attended: Huntingdon College

    Degree(s) Held: BA Physical Education

    Extra Curricular Activities/Duties: Head Volleyball, Asst JV Girls Basketball

     

    email: jhayes@hooperacademy.org

  • John Johnson
    John Johnson
    Physics, Biology

    Teaching Assignment: Physics, Chemistry

    Teaching at Hooper since: 2017

    Colleges/Universities Attended: University of West Alabama, UAB

    Degree(s) Held: AB, Science, MEd Admin & Supervision, Chemistry, Biology

     

    email: jjohnson1@hooperacademy.org

  • Candy McClendon
    Candy McClendon
    English 10, 11 and 12; Interpersonal

    Teaching Assignment: English 10, 11 and 12; Interpersonal

    Teaching at Hooper since: 2019

    Colleges attended: Faulkner University

    Degree(s) Held: B.S. Degree in Secondary Education-With a double major in social studies and English

     

    email: cmcclendon@hooperacademy.org

  • Laura Moseley
    Laura Moseley
    Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II

    Teaching Assignment: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II

    Teaching at Hooper since: 2020

    Colleges/Universities Attended: WCCS, Troy University

    Degree(s) Held: AS, BS History minor Business Administration


    email: lmoseley@hooperacademy.org

  • Jase Munroe
    Jase Munroe
    Science 7, Consumer Math, ACT Prep

    Teaching Assignment: Science 7, Consumer Math, ACT Prep


    email: jmunroe@hooperacademy.org

  • Renee Nelson
    Renee Nelson
    Guidance Counselor | 7th, 8th, 9th English

    Teaching Assignment: 7th, 8th, 9th English

    Teaching at Hooper since: 1998

    Colleges/Universities Attended: Troy University, Alabama State University

    Degree(s) Held: BS English/History, MS English Education

     

    email: rnelson@hooperacademy.org

  • Leandra Perdue-Travasos

    Teaching Assignment: Library

    Teaching at Hooper since: 2022

    Colleges/Universities Attended: Troy University, Alabama State University

    Degree(s) Held: BS Elementary Education & Teaching, M.Ed.

     

    email: ltravasos@hooperacademy.org

  • James Maury Popwell
    James Maury Popwell
    Sr. Social Studies

    Teaching Assignment: Sr. Social Studies

    Teaching at Hooper since: 2004

    Colleges/Universities Attended: Central Al. Community College, Huntingdon College, Troy University

    Degree(s) Held: BS in Social Studies, minor in PE, Masters in Administration and Supervision

     

    email: mpopwell@hooperacademy.org

  • Todd Simmons
    Todd Simmons
    Spanish

    Teaching Assignment: Spanish


    email: tsimmons@hooperacademy.org

  • Blake Walters
    Blake Walters
    History/Spanish/JV Football/Track

    Coach Walters is joining the Hooper faculty with the 2023-2024 school year.

    Blake has been coaching football for 6 years, 5 with Edgewood and this past year at Fort Dale. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management from AUM. Coach Walters will be teaching Middle School History and Spanish. He will serve as our Head JV Football Coach along with being a Varsity Football Assistant and the Head Track Coach.

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