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AASB’s Dr. Barber presents TCS Superintendent finalists’ names to BOE
By Crystal McGough Associate Editor
TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville Board of Education heard from Alabama Association of School Boards educational consultant Dr. Michael Barber during their workshop on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, concerning the ongoing search for a new superintendent of Trussville City Schools.
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Interim Superintendent Dr. Frank P. Costanzo called it an “exciting night” as the council prepared to hear the names of the five finalists for the position.
“Tonight is a big night; I am here to talk about the finalists for the position of superintendent of Trussville City Schools,” Barber said. “I think you have a very strong candidate pool and I’m excited about sharing the names and reading their letters to you and talking about their professional experience to you.”
According to Barber, there were 29 applicants for the po- sition representing seven different states. The five finalists are Dr. John Barge of Kingston, Ga., Dr. Kevin Maddox of Birmingham, Ala., Dr. Bart Reeves of Saraland, Ala., Dr. Holly Sutherland of Haleyville, Ala., and Mr.
Charles (Tony) Willis of Florence, Ala.
Dr. John Barge is currently self-employed as an education consultant in Kingston, Georgia. He has previous experience as the superintendent of McIntosh County Schools
(2015-2019) and State School Superintendent for the Georgia Department of Education (2011-2015), in addition to several other positions in education since 1998.
“I believe my extensive background and experience in educational leadership has equipped me with the necessary skills to lead Trussville City Schools,” Barge stated in a letter, which Barber read to the council. “As your superintendent, I commit to provide solid leadership, make students a priority, provide support to employees, build community trust, and to be a positive representation of the Trussville City Schools. I appreciate your consideration for this important position.”
Dr. Kevin Maddox is currently the Assistant Superintendent at the Homewood City Board of Education, Alabama, a position he has held since 2012. He is also the Adjunct Professor at Samford University, and
