Dr. Chad Holden, Superintendent
Phone 256-389-2600
Extension: 1005
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We hope you find the information you are looking for. If not, be sure to contact one of our staff members, so that we can better serve you.
In MSCS, we are answering the call to be #KeepDreaming for every child every day!
Join us as we take MSCS to #TheNextLevel.
Education
Ed.D., Instructional Leadership, Samford University (2018)
Ed.S., Instructional Leadership, University of North Alabama (2010)
M.A., Educational Administration, University of North Alabama (2005)
B.S., Social Science Education, University of North Alabama (2002)
2020 Cohort, University of Alabama, Superintendents Academy
Experience
Superintendent, Muscle Shoals City Schools, 2020-present
Principal, Muscle Shoals High School, 2014-2020
Assistant Principal, Muscle Shoals High School, 2012-2014
Social Science Teacher, Muscle Shoals High School, 2002-2012
2022, Named Outstanding Administrator by the Alabama Music Educators Association
2019, Named Alabama's High School Principal of the Year
2010-2016, Member of the Lauderdale County Board of Education
-Board Chairman from 2012-2014
-Achieved Master Board Member Status in AASB Academy
Family
I am married to Julia Beth, and we have two wonderful sons, Conner and Evan. My wife and I are both proud alums of Rogers High School in Greenhill, Alabama. Julia Beth graduated from UNA with a degree in finance and works as the secretary/bookkeeper at Webster Elementary. Our family attends the Atlas Church of Christ in Greenhill.