SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
Always measuring its work, policies and progress with the guidance of God’s Word and in accordance with the school’s mission to provide an environment of Christian academic excellence, the Covenant Christian School Board leads and governs CCS to ensure appropriate school performance and Biblically-based integrity in all methods and practices. Throughout its history, the Board has been characterized by dependence on prayer.
Covenant was founded in 1985 by First Presbyterian Church (PCA) of Tuscumbia, AL. It has since become independent, but six of the Board’s 11 directors also are members of First Presbyterian. Covenant’s Board is self-perpetuating, selecting new members annually in May, using a rotation method and term limits, and operating with a system of committees.
School Leadership 2020-21
Hal Hughston III - Board Chairman
Dr. Lee Campbell - Head of School
2020-21 Board Members
Hal Hughston, III, Board Chairman Brian Smith
Marc Montgomery, Vice Chairman Nancy Ruggles
Jameson Hughston, Secretary Simone Singleton
Shana Alexander Mike Thompson
Gary Nantt Lee Campbell, Ex officio
Bret Waldrep, Ex officio
2020-21 Administrative Leadership Team Members
Lee Campbell, EdD Head of School Debbie Shirley, Student Life Director
Bret Waldrep, Chief Administrative Officer Robin Lopez, MA School Counselor
Juile Finch, MEd Lower School Principal Hal Mills, Athletic Director
Leslie Stults, Financial Director
Blended Board/Administrative/Staff/Parent Teams
Education - Julie Finch MEd, Nancy Ruggles, Lee Cambell EdD, Robin Lopez MA, Brandy Pactrick MEd
Finance - Simone Singleton, Marc Montgomery, Bret Waldrep, Lesley Stults, Lee Campbell EdD
Admissions - Nancy Ruggles, Julie Finch MA, Bret Waldrep, Gary Gnatt, ThD, MaryCait Finch, MEd
Proposed Marketing - Shana Alexander, Marc Montgomery, Lee Campbell, Bret Waldrep
(three additional parent selections 1/2021)
Proposed Facilities - Jameson Hughston, Mike Thompson, Lee Campbell, Bret Waldrep, Brian Smith, Chris Glover
Proposed Development - Hal Hughston, Mike Thompson, Marc Montgomery, Shana Alexander, Lee Campbell, Bret Waldrep
Board Committees (some restructuring is pending/in progress)
Finance: Simone Singleton, Marc Montogmery
Development: Hal Hughston, Mike Thompson, Shana Alexander
Faculty: (As of August 2020 the faculty is employed by the Head of School)
Education: Nancy Ruggles - Chair, Shana Alexander
Building/Grounds: Jameson Hughston, Mike Thompson
Admissions: Gary Nantt - Chair, Jameson Hughston