Principal's Page

I am honored and excited to serve as the new principal of Oliver Elementary School! I am looking forward to an incredible school year filled with learning, laughter, and opportunities for every student to grow. I cannot wait to get to know all of our amazing Blue Jays and partner with our families and community to make this a fantastic year. This year marks the beginning of my 21st year in education. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, my Master's Degree in Elementary Education, and my Education Specialist Degree in Leadership and Administration, all from Troy University. My educational journey began in elementary education, where I spent 12 wonderful years as both a classroom teacher and a reading coach. Those years helped shape my passion for building strong academic foundations and creating positive learning environments for young students. I then transitioned to the secondary level, where I spent the next eight years serving in school administration and growing as an instructional leader. Now, I am thrilled to return to my elementary roots as principal of Oliver Elementary School. I believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued, challenged, and inspired each day they come to school. Together with our outstanding teachers, staff, families, and community, I am committed to ensuring that every Blue Jay has the opportunity to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. I am excited to begin this journey with you and look forward to making this an unforgettable year at OES. Once a Blue Jay, always a Blue Jay! Ms. Shoup

I graduated from Danville High School (Morgan County, AL) in 1985 where I played football, basketball and baseball (and was a pretty good guy). After high school, I went to Tuscaloosa and graduated from the University of Alabama (1991) with bachelor degrees in Health Sciences, Earth and Space Science and Physical Education. Many years later (2010), I received a master's degree in Administration from Auburn University. I began teaching in 1992 at South Girard Middle School (Phenix City) and have taught or been an administrator at Russell County Junior High, Russell County High, Albert P. Brewer High (Somerville, AL), Cullman Middle, Opelika Middle, Oliver Elementary, and Mt. Olive Intermediate. I am married to my lovely wife Laura and have two children, Riley (son) and Keely (daughter). Mr. Kirby