Principal
Email Mrs. Bryant
205-379-2650
Hello Everyone! It is with great pleasure that I serve as the principal of Brighton School. I have previously served as the Principal and Assistant Principal of Grantswood Community School. I have also served as the Assistant Principal of McAdory Elementary. This is my 22nd year in the wonderful field of education, 21st in the Jefferson County School District. I am committed to upholding our mission of creating a strong foundation for learning by nurturing, guiding, and challenging our students to achieve their maximum potential so they may become lifelong learners and productive members of society. This mission will continue to soar as we work together. Let's have an AMAZING 2024-2025 school year! On a personal note, I am married to Roderick. We have two daughters, Indya (24) & Aspen (6).
Educational Experience:
Principal- Brighton School (Jefferson County Schools), 2022- Present
Principal- Grantswood Community School (Jefferson County Schools), 2021-2022
Assistant Principal- McAdory Elementary (Jefferson County Schools), 2020-2021
Assistant Principal- Grantswood Community School (Jefferson County Schools), 2019-2020
Alabama Reading Initiative Coach- Grantswood Community School (Jefferson County Schools), 2017-2019
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th Grade Reading/ Language Arts Teacher, & Instructional Coach- Hillview Elementary (Jefferson County Schools), 2004-2017
2nd Grade Teacher- Jonesboro Elementary (Bessemer City Schools), 2003-2004
Degrees/Certifications:
Education Specialist Degree (Ed.S) in Instructional Leadership- University of West Alabama, 2019
Master’s Certificate in Instructional Leadership- University of West Alabama, 2016
National Board Certification- Early Childhood Generalist, 2011, Renewed, 2021
Master’s Degree (M.Ed) in Elementary Education- Alabama State University, 2006
Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Early Childhood/ Elementary Education- Miles College, 2004
