We are thrilled to share that Ms. Kimberly Shelby has been selected as the new principal of Gardendale Elementary School! Ms. Shelby joins Gardendale Elementary after most recently serving as assistant principal of Bragg Middle School.

Originally from Greenville, Alabama, Ms. Shelby is a proud product of the Butler County School System. She earned her undergraduate degree in K-6 Elementary Education from the University of Montevallo, followed by her Master’s degree in Instructional Leadership from the University of West Alabama. Ms. Shelby’s passion for early childhood education began in the classroom, where she taught 1st grade in Alabaster for ten years, and for the past five and a half years, she has had the privilege of serving as the assistant principal at Bragg Middle School. 

Ms. Shelby has one daughter, who is a 7th grader at Bragg, and when she is not serving students and families, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and watching sports — “War Eagle!”

Ms. Shelby says while her time at Bragg was deeply rewarding, she is truly eager to get back to her roots in elementary education and looks forward to supporting and working alongside the outstanding faculty, staff, and students who make GES such a special place.

Congratulations, Ms. Shelby! We are so excited for you to take on this new role!