Coffee County Board of Education

Mr. Galen McWaters
School Board President
School Board Member District 3

334-447-3013
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"My favorite thing about the Coffee County School System is the commitment to success from everyone affiliated with our system. I am blessed to be associated with this exceptional school system."

Mr. Galen McWaters

Biography
I was born in Enterprise and I am a life long resident of Coffee County. My wife, Natosha, and I have lived in Elba since 1989. We have one son, Austin, who resides in Texas.

We attend First Baptist Church of Elba, where I serve as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and a member of the choir.

I am also a longtime member of the Elba Lions Club.

Education

• 1985 graduate of Troy (State) University 
• 1981 graduate of New Brockton High School

Experience

• The National Security Group

Mr. Mike Bailey
Vice President of the Board
Board Member District 2

Phone Number
334-344-8264

Mr. Rodrick Caldwell
School Board Member District 5

334-897-5016
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"They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as Eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall run and not faint."

Isaiah 40:31

Biography
Elder Rodrick Caldwell has been married to Lady Melanie Caldwell for twenty-six years. They have six children (Xandra, Marianna, Mia, Kennedy, Kanaan and Kaleb). They have two grandchildren.

Elder Caldwell is the Assistant Pastor as well as the Youth Pastor of New Jerusalem COGIC. He is the Fatherhood Initiative Coordinator for Coffee County. He serves as the Chairman of the Children's Policy Council of Coffee County. He was recently appointed as Co-Chair of the Men's Department of Alabama First, COGIC. He also serves as the President of the Brewton District Youth Department. During the Gulf War, Desert Storm, Elder Caldwell was the recipient of several awards including the Kuwait Liberation Medal, Bronze Star, Southwest Asia Medal, and the Combat Field Medical Badge.

Elder Caldwell is a graduate of Elba High School Class of 1987. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in interdisciplinary studies from Troy University, as well as an Associate's Degree in History from Enterprise State Community College.

Mrs. Sherry Eddins
School Board Member District 7

334-897-5016
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Mr. Brian McLeod
School Board Member District 1

334-897-2551
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"Every adversity, every failure, every heartbreak, carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit." 

Napoleon Hill

"My favorite thing about the Coffee County School System is the close connection of each of our schools to the surrounding communities and the overriding spirit of cooperation among our stakeholders to support our students. It is my honor to serve the students, parents, faculty and staff of our Coffee County Schools."

Mr. Brian McLeod

Biography
Except for college at Troy and a two-year stint in Auburn for my first job out of college, I am a lifelong resident of Coffee County.  I live in Jack and attended Zion Chapel School. I have four nearly grown children (one still in college at Samford University), all Zion Chapel graduates. In my spare time I enjoy family activities, the lake, college/high school football and reading/learning new things. 

Experience
I have been a member of the Coffee County Board of Education since 2014.

Partner - Brunson, Wilkerson, Bowden & Associates in Enterprise, AL.

Education

• MS - Financial Analysis, The College for Financial Planning
• MS - Risk Management, Florida State University
• BS - Accounting & Business Administration, Troy University

Mr. Eric Payne
School Board Member District 6

Phone Number
334-303-9393

Mrs. Rhonda Strickland
School Board Member District 4

334-897-5016
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“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

Proverbs 3: 5-6

"My favorite thing about the Coffee County School System is our ability to provide first class education and opportunities for our students while maintaining a small town, family atmosphere."

Mrs. Rhonda Strickland

Biography
I am the proud wife of 31 years to Todd Strickland, we have three wonderful grown daughters ; Caylex, Julie, and Suzie, and one grand puppy Lulu. I enjoy serving our Lord thru serving others, and working outside with my flowers and yard. I have seen our education system first hand from many different angels (parent and teacher). I hope to use my knowledge to improve the opportunities presented to our children in Coffee County Schools.

Education

• Bachelors of Science Biology & History

Experience

• Maintenance Contract & Material Specialist - Fort Rucker, AL 2008-Present