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Regional In-Service Education Center

Meet the Staff

Staff Members of All In-Service Center Programs and Initiatives

Click on a staff member’s name to send them an email.
To reach a staff member at the office:
Phone: 205.358.8543

Holly Adams

Holly Adams, Ed.S., NBCT

6-8 Science Specialist, AMSTI
  • B.S in Geology – University of Alabama
  • M.A. in Secondary Science – University of Alabama
  • Ed.S. in Instructional Technology- University of Montevallo
  • National Board Certified Teacher

Lauren Armistead

6-12 Mathematics Specialist, AMSTI
  • B.S. in Mathematics – Middle Tennessee State University
  • M.Ed. in Transformational Curriculum and Instruction – Florida Southern College
  • S.T.E.M. certification

Jamie Bennitt

Materials Specialist, AMSTI
  • B.A. in English – University of Montevallo
  • M.A. in English – University of Montevallo

Robin Blair, Ed.S.

Director, AMSTI
  • B.S in Mathematics – Jacksonville State University
  • M.Ed. in Mathematics – University of West Alabama
  • M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership – Jacksonville State University
  • Ed.S. in Secondary Mathematics Education – University of Alabama

Faith Black, Ed.S.

Elementary Math Specialist, AMSTI
  • B.S. in Early Childhood/Elementary Education –  University Of Alabama at Birmingham
  • M.A.Ed. in Early Childhood/Elementary Education – University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Ed.S in Teacher Leadership – University of North Alabama

Mary Busbee

Biology Specialist, ASIM

Caprice Buttram

Elementary Math Specialist, AMSTI
  • B.S. Early Childhood/Elementary Education-University of Montevallo
  • M.S. Educational Administration-University of Montevallo
  • Ed.S. Teacher Leadership (Dec. 2023)- University of Montevallo

Angela Clark, Ed.S.

Alabama Technology in Motion Specialist
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing- Mississippi State University
  • Master of Education in Instructional Leadership- William Carey University
  • Education Specialist in Instructional Technology -University of Montevallo
  • National Board Certified Teacher in AYA Social Studies (2001-present)

Shelly Edwards

6-12 Mathematics Specialist, AMSTI
  • B.S in Mathematics Education- Auburn University
  • M.A.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction- Western Governors University
  • S.T.E.M. Certified

Brian Elders

Assistant Materials Manager, AMSTI

Brianne Gilliland

K-5 Science Specialist, AMSTI
  • B.S. Elementary Education- University of Montevallo
  • M.S. Ed. Elementary Education-University of Montevallo
  • National Board Certified Teacher

Morgan Green

Elementary Math Specialist, AMSTI
  • BS in Elementary and Early Childhood Education- Miles College
  • MS in Elementary Education- Auburn University

Susan Green

Regional Inservice Education Center Financial Assistant

Wendi Cooper-Hall

Elementary Math Specialist, AMSTI
  • B.S. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education – University of South Alabama

Jeremy Hayes

ASIM Materials Delivery Specialist

Brooke Hughston, Ed.S.

Director, UM Regional In-service Education Center
  • B.S. in Elementary Education – University of Montevallo
  • M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – Capella University
  • Ed.S. in Instructional Technology- University of Montevallo

Dwight Jinright, Ph.D.

AMSTI Professional Development Coordinator
  • B.S. in Biology – Auburn University Montgomery
  • M.Ed. in Secondary Education – Auburn University Montgomery
  • Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership – University of Montevallo
  • Ph.D. in Instructional Leadership (Social and Cultural Foundations) – The University of Alabama 

 

Patrice Marbry

Chemistry Specialist, ASIM

Carla Marchant

Assistant Director, AMSTI
  • B.S. in Early Childhood Education – University of Alabama Birmingham
  • M.A. in Education – University of Alabama Birmingham
  • National Board Certified Teacher

Mindy Miller, Ed.S.

Elementary Math Specialist, AMSTI
  • B.S. in Elementary Education – University of Montevallo
  • M.S. in Elementary Education – University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Ed.S. in Early Childhood/Elementary Education – University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Class A Instructional Leadership Certification – University of Montevallo

Nicolette Nalu, Ph.D.

Elementary Math Specialist, AMSTI
  • B.S. in Early Childhood Education- Spring Hill College
  • B.S. in Elementary Education- Spring Hill College
  • M.S. in Elementary Education – Spring Hill College
  • Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction- University of Alabama
  • Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction- University of Alabama

Ronald Reece

Materials Manager, AMSTI

Rachel Schiovani

Elementary Math Specialist, AMSTI
  • B.S. Elementary Education – The University of Alabama
  • M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction – The University of Alabama
  • M.Ed. Instructional Leadership – Samford University

Stephen Shivers, Ed.S.

Physics Specialist, ASIM
  • B.S. in Biology – University of Montevallo
  • B.S. in Biochemistry – University of Montevallo
  • M.Ed. in General Science – University of Montevallo
  • Ed.S. in Instructional Leadership- University of Montevallo

Rachel Stockard, Ed.S.

Elementary Math Specialist, AMSTI
  • B.S. in Early Childhood Education – Auburn University
  • M.A.Ed. in Early Childhood Education – University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Ed.S in Teacher Leadership – University of Montevallo

Freddy Thomas

Materials Specialist, AMSTI

Nikki Whitehead

K-5 Science Specialist, AMSTI
  • B.S. Elementary Education-University of North Alabama
  • M.A. Ed. Elementary Education-University of Alabama Birmingham
  • S.T.E.M. Certified

Faith Whitlock

Elementary Math Specialist, AMSTI
  • B.S. Elementary Education, University of Montevallo
  • M. A. Ed. Elementary Education, University of Alabama Birmingham
  • National Board Certified Teacher