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Meet Your 2025-2026 CLAS President
CLAS proudly welcomes Dr. Regina D. Thompson as the 2025–2026 CLAS President. As Superintendent of Fairfield City Schools since 2018, Dr. Thompson has consistently demonstrated her commitment to student achievement, equity, and innovative leadership in Alabama public education.
Dr. Thompson was originally nominated for the CLAS presidency by the Alabama Alliance of Black School Educators (AL-ABSE), where she previously served as CLAS President-Elect in 2024-2025. Her election marks a continued trajectory of impactful service and visionary leadership.
A lifelong learner and seasoned administrator, Dr. Thompson holds a Doctorate, Educational Specialist, and Master’s in Educational Administration from Samford University, along with a Bachelor of Science from Birmingham-Southern College. Her professional journey includes key leadership roles such as Chief of Teaching & Learning at Richland County School District, Assistant Superintendent for Kansas City Public Schools, and Director of Curriculum & Instruction for Lowndes County Public Schools.
An active CLAS member since 2018, Dr. Thompson also maintains affiliations with the American Education Association and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
As CLAS President, Dr. Thompson brings a wealth of experience, strategic vision, and a strong voice for Alabama’s educational leaders. We are honored to have her at the helm and look forward to the direction and insight she will bring in the year ahead.
