Dr. Charles Gardner

Christian, Husband, Father, 2016 Alabama National Distinguished Principal. Adjunct Instructor, Consultant, Mentor, CLAS, AAESA. Diabetes Advisory Bd, WAR EAGLE!

[Dr. Charles Gardner @HBESprincipal]

As always I appreciated the invitation to dinner and the opportunity to catch up with the professors and other alumni.

[Samford Orlean Beeson School of Education @SamfordEd]

This week, we enjoyed connecting with school leaders from across Alabama at the annual CLAS convention and hosting a dinner for School of Education alumni attending the conference. We love seeing our graduates leading and serving in schools across the state! #SamfordEducation

[Dr. Charles Gardner @HBESprincipal]

Thank you James Spann for visiting HBES! Come back soon! ⁦@spann⁩ ⁦

[Dr. Charles Gardner @HBESprincipal]

Beginning year number 36!!

[Dr. Charles Gardner @HBESprincipal]

@EEECEnterprise @clasleaders @epriseschools Congratulations my friend! Brookwood is a better school because of your leadership! Job well done!
Now go and enjoy your next endeavor!

[Dr. Charles Gardner @HBESprincipal]

Happy National Assistant Principals Week to one of the best, Mrs. Jamie McCain! HBES is fortunate to have her as part of our HBES family. She truly has a heart for our children and does an outstanding job! Thank you Mrs. McCain for all that you do! ⁦@BluffElementary⁩

[CLAS @clasleaders]

🚨 Leadership News!

CLAS has selected Dr. Farrell Seymore, superintendent of Opelika City Schools, as its next executive director. He will begin July 1, 2025, following the retirement of Dr. Vic Wilson.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/sppMyK1OMR

#EdLeadership #AlabamaEd

[Dr. Charles Gardner @HBESprincipal]

@BrigettStewart Congratulations!!! So proud of you! AAESA is lucky to have you in this position!

[Dr. Charles Gardner @HBESprincipal]

National School Counselor Week!
We want to take a moment to say a HUGE thank you to our amazing school counselor, Mrs. Ball! We all know and love her for her fun and silly side, but what truly makes her special is her 💚 BIG HEART 💚 for all of our Little Eagles.

[Dr. Charles Gardner @HBESprincipal]

Another proud dad post! I’m so proud of my beautiful and intelligent daughter! She has worked extremely hard as an honors student at Samford University and now beginning her chosen career at GRMC. All my love and best wishes! @SamfordU

[Dr. Charles Gardner @HBESprincipal]

@BrigettStewart @spann Happy Birthday!

[Dr. Charles Gardner @HBESprincipal]

@dalehancock @BluffElementary Thank you Dale!

[Dr. Charles Gardner @HBESprincipal]

Check this out! @BluffElementary

https://t.co/8qP28kgKbg

[Dr. Charles Gardner @HBESprincipal]

Exciting News for Hokes Bluff Elementary School! We are honored to announce that Hokes Bluff Elementary School has been recognized as one of the 25 Most Improved Schools in Alabama! Thanks to our hardworking students, teachers and staff, and our supportive families and community!

[SamfordAlumni @SamfordAlumni]

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness" (Lamentations 3:22-23).

We are thankful for His new mercies as we embark on a new year at Samford University. May 2025 be a blessing. ❤️ 💙

[Dr. Charles Gardner @HBESprincipal]

@CoachGeneChizik Mine was there too Coach! Very proud of our two beautiful PA’s!

[Dr. Charles Gardner @HBESprincipal]

Proud dad post! My beautiful daughter graduated the past weekend with a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Samford University. She has worked extremely hard and we are so proud of her! ⁦@SamfordU⁩

[Dr. Charles Gardner @HBESprincipal]

We are THRILLED to share that Hokes Bluff Elementary has scored a 92 on the state report card! Our students, faculty, and staff are the BEST!
Keep watching us SOAR! It’s great to be a Hokes Bluff Eagle!! @BluffElementary @ECBOE

[Dr. Charles Gardner @HBESprincipal]

Privileged to attend and present at the AAESA Fall Conference! Great catching up with old friends and colleagues. Appreciated being recognized as the longest serving principal in attendance. #AAESA @clasleaders @NAESP @efranksnaesp @BluffElementary

[Dr. Charles Gardner @HBESprincipal]

Well said Joe!

[Joe Sanfelippo @Joe_Sanfelippo]

LEADERS! A lot of schools across the country are getting ready for a break. If you want to appreciate your staff during a break…MODEL what it means to take a break. If you’re going to send a text or email during the break that ends in FYI…just don’t. #1minwalk2work #throwback

[L. Earl Franks, Ed.D., CAE @efranksnaesp]

The @AAESACLAS Fall Instructional Leadership Conference is off and running. I'm looking forward to being with my Alabama friends and colleagues! @NAESP