Our Faculty
Blake Walters
Middle School History/Track/Football
Coach Walters joined the Hooper faculty with the 2023-2024 school year. Blake coached 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.
Dusty Baker
Assistant Headmaster/Athletic Director/Football
Colleges/Universities Attended: Auburn University-Montgomery
Degree(s) Held: BS in Physical Education
Elyse Grier
Secondary Science/Softball
Teaching Assignment: Secondary Science/Softball 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
James Maury Popwell
Secondary History
Teaching Assignment: Secondary History 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
Jase Munroe
Secondary Math/Varsity Girls Basketball
Teaching Assignment: Secondary Math/Varsity Girls Basketball
email: jmunroe@hooperacademy.org
Jessi Hayes
Director of Student Services/ Secondary Science/Volleyball
Teaching Assignment: Director of Student Services/Secondary Science/Volleyball 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
Physics/Chemistry
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
Leandra Perdue-Travasos
Library
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
Lindsey Bozeman
1st Grade
Teaching Assignment: 1st Grade
Teaching at Hooper since: 2015 Colleges/Universities
Attended: Auburn Montgomery Degree(s) Held: BS Childhood Education
email: lbozeman@hooperacademy.org
Rachel Colley
2nd Grade
Mrs. Colley joined 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.
Renee Nelson
Guidance Counselor/Middle School English
Teaching Assignment: Guidance Counselor/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
Stephanie Widgeon
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!