Our Leadership
Darryl Free
Headmaster /Boys Basketball Coach
Leading Hooper since: 2023
Colleges/Universities Attended: Southern New Hampshire University, Troy University
Degree(s) Held: B.S. Business/Sports Management, M.S. Sport & Fitness Administration/Management
Montgomery Advertiser’s 2023 Boys Basketball Coach of the Year (AISA-7A classifications)
2023 Alabama Sports Writers Assoc. AISA Basketball Coach of the Year
Dusty Baker
Assistant Headmaster/Athletic Director/Football
Colleges/Universities Attended: Auburn University-Montgomery
Degree(s) Held: BS in Physical Education
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
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