Mike Daria

@TCSBoardofEd Superintendent. Proudly serving the children, parents & employees of the Tuscaloosa City Schools.

[T🍏S Board of Ed @TCSBoardofEd]

Congratulations to Candice Sparks on being named the next principal of @RockQuarryElem!

A familiar face to the Rock Quarry community, Sparks has served as assistant principal since 2020 and brings 14 years of experience in education to her new role. She succeeds longtime principal Laura Jockisch, whose leadership helped Rock Quarry earn recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School and one of Alabama’s top elementary schools.

We are excited for the future of Rock Quarry under Mrs. Sparks’ leadership and look forward to the continued excellence, growth, and success ahead for the school community.

To read the full article, visit: https://t.co/5R0ENENys9

@MikeDaria @bamaEMW @LesleyP3838 @mikey_tolliver @PFORDK1 @AngieFMorrison @tidecam @scottpmn @wvua23 @tuscaloosanews @MathNEWelS @ESPNupe @GilesVertis @TerriCeleste1 @TuscaloosaEduc1

[T🍏S Board of Ed @TCSBoardofEd]

Great things happen when passionate educators and great schools connect!

At Educator Connect Day, Tuscaloosa City Schools welcomed education majors and certified teachers for an exciting opportunity to interview with school leaders from across the district. The event gave candidates the chance to connect directly with administrators, explore opportunities, and take the next step toward joining the TCS family.

One unforgettable moment came when Woodland Forrest Elementary School surprised a standout candidate Hannah Ford with a Golden Ticket — an on-the-spot job offer! After recently being approved by the Tuscaloosa City Board of Education, this talented educator officially became the newest member of the @WoodlandForrest team.

This is what recruitment looks like at TCS — identifying exceptional talent, building meaningful connections, and ensuring our students have the very best educators leading their classrooms.
Welcome to the TCS family, and congratulations on your Golden Ticket moment!
#TuscaloosaCitySchools #EducatorConnectDay #GoldenTicket #TeacherRecruitment #TeachInTCS #WoodlandForrestElementary #TCSExcellence #DestinationTCS @MikeDaria @mikey_tolliver @bamaEMW @GRANTE1 @MarvinLLucas @TerriCeleste1 @TuscaloosaEduc1 @tuscaloosacity @MathNEWelS @wvua23 @GilesVertis @LBlevins_ @teresa_biv81443 @BuckleyMethod @60614Pan @JamiRainey

[T🍏S Board of Ed @TCSBoardofEd]

This week 56 teachers were accepted to next year's cohort of @NBPTS candidates. While TCS has provided robust supports for this "gold standard" of professional learning processes for more than 10 years, this is the largest group to begin the process in one year. Combined with the teachers who are already candidates, 99 educators will be candidates in the Fall of 2026. 25 of those candidates also received the news this week that they have received the full scholarship the state provides each year.

TCS had 25 educators receive full scholarships from ALSDE that will allow them to pursue National Board certification with no out-of-pocket cost.

Laura Bailey, @tcsverner
Tra'Nijah Braxton-Lewis, @TASPA_TCS
Crystal Brown-Boateng, @UPES_Leads
Phaedra Clausell, @TASPA_TCS
Victoria Evans, @UPES_Leads
Abigail Gleason, @WoodlandForrest
Brittany Grayson, @GoCHSFalcons
Keilani Hamilton Randolph, @GoCHSFalcons
Erin Heck, @nhs_jaguars
Ashlee Hester, @UPES_Leads
John Hubbert, @emsstampede
Ashley Jackson, @oakdaleelement
Pamela Jones, @oakdaleelement
Romekia Jones, @WestlawnTCS
Destiny Langford, @TCTATuscaloosa
Crystal Lassiter, @GoCHSFalcons
Brian McCoy, @emsstampede
Lori McGill, @oakdaleelement
Travis Moore, @GoCHSFalcons
Christie Ozment, @TMSElementary
LaKeisha Ray, @TASPA_TCS
Macy Sanford, @NMSJags
Latrina Spencer, @oakdaleelement
Rachel White, @UPES_Leads
Mary Beth Williams, @NMSJags

This investment not only supports professional growth for our teachers, but also directly benefits students by ensuring they continue to receive high-quality instruction from highly skilled and dedicated educators.

We are excited to see these teachers continue growing, leading, and making a lasting difference in the lives of students across Tuscaloosa City Schools!! 👏✨

#TeacherExcellence #nationalboardcertification #ProfessionalGrowth #AMAZINGtotheCORE
@MikeDaria @tidecam @AlabamaAchieves @egmackey @GRANTE1 @bamaEMW @MarvinLLucas @wvua23 @GilesVertis @downwithautism @DrJWilliams1 @JamiRainey @nakelya @KieraSEzell @ladyeve1101 @60614Pan @ChenaleT @drdarlene08 @teresa_biv81443 @Uah055 @BranchJetta

[Mike Daria @MikeDaria]

Congratulations to all the students, educators, parents, and community for making @NMSJags such a high quality school for all students. Well deserved!

[T🍏S Board of Ed @TCSBoardofEd]

Congratulations to Northridge Middle School on being named a 2026 National Gold Star School by the National Association of Elementary School Principals!

NMS is one of only two schools in Alabama to receive this honor — and the only middle school in the state recognized this year. The school was selected as one of just 57 schools nationwide from more than 220 applicants.

This recognition highlights the incredible work happening every day at Northridge Middle to create a culture of excellence, support student success, and build strong relationships among students, staff and families.

We are proud of Dr. Jami Rainey, the teachers, staff, students and the entire NMS community for this outstanding achievement!

To read more: https://t.co/Rd3TPMqfg9

@NMSJags @northridgemspta

[T🍏S Board of Ed @TCSBoardofEd]

Strength, pride, and excellence continue to define the @BryantStampede Class of 2026! ❤️🐘

This group of students brings energy, leadership, and determination to everything they do. Whether in the classroom, on campus, or in the community, they continue to represent Paul W. Bryant with pride and purpose. The future is bright for these students, and the Stampede is just getting started!

#classof2026 #BryantHigh #OneStampede #BryantPride @MikeDaria @mikey_tolliver @tidecam @ericfhines @PWBHS_AP @CoachJoeEatmon @tuscaloosacity @WaltMaddox @AngieFMorrison @LBlevins_ @MarvinLLucas @GRANTE1 @bamaEMW

[T🍏S Board of Ed @TCSBoardofEd]

The future is shining bright at @GoCHSFalcons! 🎓❤️

The Class of 2026 is making memories, building traditions, and showing what it truly means to be Falcon strong. We are proud of the leadership, spirit, and excellence this class brings each and every day. The best is yet to come! Can't wait to see what your future holds for you!! Congratulations!!

#WeAreCentral #classof2026 #CentralPride @Uah055 @mikey_tolliver @MikeDaria @tidecam @TaliethaW @men_central @CHSFalconsBSB @GilesVertis

[T🍏S Board of Ed @TCSBoardofEd]

The pride, the tradition, the future… it all runs through Jaguar Nation! 🐆💙

The @nhs_jaguars Class of 2026 continues to lead with spirit, determination, and heart. From the classroom to campus life, these students are making their mark and showing what it means to be a Jaguar. We can’t wait to see all they accomplish in the future!!
Congratulations!!

#JaguarNation #ClassOf2026 #NorthridgeHigh #JaguarsLead @MikeDaria @mikey_tolliver @tidecam @LBlevins_ @chrisjenks @GilesVertis @MathNEWelS @downwithautism @DrJWilliams1 @coachcameron13 @J_Armistead728 @mrs_trimm @jagsyearbook @malliehumber

[Mike Daria @MikeDaria]

Yesss! Congrats!

[Northridge High School @nhs_jaguars]

STATE CHAMPS

[Mike Daria @MikeDaria]

This team of School Communicators tells the @TCSBoardofEd story of progress with such excellence. Happy School Communicators Day to this amazing team. #SchoolCommunicatorsDay #AmazingtotheCore

[Tuscaloosa Patch @TuscaloosaPatch]

Twelve Tuscaloosa City Schools seniors on Thursday formally committed to future careers in education.

[Mike Daria @MikeDaria]

Happy National School Communicators Day to the @TCSBoardofEd best team to ever do it! Thanks to Eddie McClinton, Lydia Avant, and Dave Crutchfield for being the professionals you are! #SchoolCommunicators

[T🍏S Board of Ed @TCSBoardofEd]

In partnership with @NatlMathStars, 17 outstanding students from Tuscaloosa City Schools were honored as National Math Stars nominees during the May 5 Board Meeting.

These exceptional scholars earned this recognition by scoring in the top 2% of all TCS students on the 2025 2nd Grade ACAP Summative—an incredible achievement that reflects their hard work, dedication, and talent in mathematics.

Each student was recognized with a certificate, medal, and an invitation to apply for the National Math Stars program—opening the door to even more opportunities ahead.

We are so proud of these young mathematicians for their outstanding accomplishment and can’t wait to see all they achieve next!
Congratulations to:

@ArcadiaElement1 | Morgan Everett

@CentralESChamps | Onyx Lucious

@TMSElementary | Aaron Kong, Matthew Gold, Charlotte Jennings, Liliana Snowden

@RockQuarryElem | Charles McCants, Grayson Miller, Lucas Ramirez Morales

@TCSSkyland | Liberty Bell

@tcsverner | Joseph Johnson, Samuel Balducci, Andrew Kelly, Logan Powers, Greyson Patchen, Rose Latham, Brian Nguyen

#AMAZINGtotheCORE #MathExcellence
@MikeDaria @tidecam @MathNEWelS @ESPNupe @GilesVertis @MarvinLLucas @GRANTE1 @bamaEMW @LBlevins_ @AngieFMorrison @GWrightArcadia @CyntMillerHuff @60614Pan @PFORDK1 @KeontaMelton @carolplott

[Mike Daria @MikeDaria]

Could not be more proud of these students and their teacher and our future.

[T🍏S Board of Ed @TCSBoardofEd]

The future of education is bright!

@TCTATuscaloosa celebrated 12 graduating seniors during Future Teachers Signing Day as they committed to pursuing careers in education.

Students in TCTA's Education and Training program signed with colleges and universities across Alabama and Georgia to study elementary education, early childhood education, secondary math education and physical education.

“We guaranteed a job,” Superintendent Mike Daria told the students. “We’re going to continue to invest in you.”
To read the full article, visit: https://t.co/AHyDLFKsNn

@MikeDaria @ESPNupe @TerriCeleste1 @tuscaloosacity @TuscaloosaEduc1 @AlabamaAchieves @tidecam @scottpmn @MarvinLLucas @GRANTE1 @bamaEMW
#FutureTeachers #SigningDay #ClassOf2026 #FutureReady #TeachTCS #TCSStrong #AmazingToTheCore

[T🍏S Board of Ed @TCSBoardofEd]

It’s National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8), and we’d love your help celebrating the incredible educators who make a difference every day!
Parents and students—take a moment to share a note of thanks to a teacher who has made an impact on you. We’ll print your message and deliver it to them next week!
Submit your note here: https://t.co/WqECsxUZTq

A few kind words can go a long way! @MikeDaria @JayDuke49456304 @bamaEMW @MarvinLLucas @LBlevins_ @GilesVertis @MathNEWelS @tidecam @scottpmn @CarmanTidwell @KarrieC97191119 @ESPNupe @ArcadiaElement1 @CentralESChamps @GoCHSFalcons @emsstampede @MLK_Elem_TCS @nhs_jaguars @NMSJags @oakdaleelement @BryantStampede @RockQuarryElem @TCSSkyland @Southview_TCS @STARS_TCS @TASPA_TCS @TMSElementary @TuscMagnet @UPES_Leads @tcsverner @WestlawnTCS @WoodlandForrest

[T🍏S Board of Ed @TCSBoardofEd]

A full-circle moment across Tuscaloosa City Schools!

Senior students from @nhs_jaguars returned to @RockQuarryElem, walking the halls as younger students cheered them on with smiles and high fives—a powerful reminder of how far they’ve come.

The celebration continued as seniors from Northridge High School, @GoCHSFalcons, and @BryantStampede took part in senior walks through @TMSElementary, @TuscMagnet, and @TASPA_TCS.

These special moments celebrate not only the achievements of our seniors, but also inspire the next generation to dream big and follow in their footsteps. The future is bright! @MikeDaria @ESPNupe @LesleyP3838 @DrJWilliams1 @ericfhines @Uah055 @JayDuke49456304 @MarvinLLucas @GRANTE1 @ChenaleT @GilesVertis
#SeniorWalk #classof2026 #tcsstrong #AMAZINGtotheCORE #FutureReady #FullCircleMoment #StudentSuccess #InspiringTheFuture #SeniorCelebration

[T🍏S Board of Ed @TCSBoardofEd]

The Tuscaloosa City Schools is investing in the future.

We’re proud to unveil a newly renovated Computer Science Innovation Lab at the Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy this week, designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in technology, data analytics and beyond. This modern, collaborative space will give students hands-on experience and real-world skills that translate directly to today’s workforce.

This is more than a classroom — it’s a pathway to opportunity.

To read more, go here: https://t.co/GhNRASche0

@TCTACompSci @TCSWhatsYourE @MikeDaria @TCTATuscaloosa

[Mike Daria @MikeDaria]

Thanks @clasleaders for recognizing these outstanding schools across Alabama. Congrats to all for innovating and making a positive impact.

[T🍏S Board of Ed @TCSBoardofEd]

Montgomery, Ala. – April 27, 2026 — @clasleaders celebrated excellence in education by recognizing 32 Schools of Distinction across Alabama’s eight State School Board Districts and announcing the prestigious 2025 CLAS Banner Schools during an awards luncheon held in Prattville on April 27, 2026.

Established in 2001, the CLAS Banner School program honors schools across Alabama that demonstrate exceptional programs, innovative practices, and an unwavering commitment to student success. With 189 schools nominated statewide by their superintendents, earning this recognition is an extraordinary achievement.

In an incredible clean sweep of District 4, the following campuses were recognized as CLAS Schools of Distinction:
• @TCSSkyland — The Power of Four.
• @STARS_TCS — Blooming in SEL — and recipients of the prestigious 2025 CLAS Banner Award.
• @TMSElementary — Beyond the Classroom Initiative.
• @WestlawnTCS — Transforming a School’s Culture Through Character Education.

These recognitions are a powerful reflection of the innovation, dedication, and heart that our educators and school communities bring to students every single day. We are incredibly proud of the way these schools continue to elevate excellence within while earning recognition at the state level.

Congratulations to all for this outstanding accomplishment! #AMAZINGtotheCORE
@MikeDaria @egmackey @GRANTE1 @MarvinLLucas @ESPNupe @TerriCeleste1 @WestlawnTCS @TMSElementary @TCSSkyland @STARS_TCS @drdarlene08 @DeniseArringt19 @60614Pan @KeontaMelton @ELAToAP @JayDuke49456304 @bamaEMW @GilesVertis @LBlevins_ @MathNEWelS @wvua23 @AlabamaAchieves @Trish_Crain

[TCTA @TCTATuscaloosa]

🎉✂️ TCTA cut the ribbon on our newly renovated Computer Science Classroom today! 💻🚀
This $150K space gives students real-world experience, internships, and even paid coding opportunities—transforming futures in just 2 years. 👩‍💻👨‍💻
🔗 Read more: https://t.co/azYHoFkQJ3

[Westlawn Middle School @WestlawnTCS]

Westlawn was named a 2025 @clasleaders #SchoolOfDistinction! 🏆��

On April 27, Dr. Atkins & Dr. Ivory accepted this honor in Prattville, AL, on behalf of our Falcon Family. 💫

Only 32 schools were selected statewide & WE are one of them!

#WeAreWestlawn

@TCSBoardofEd

[Mike Daria @MikeDaria]

So proud!

[TCTA Computer Science @TCTACompSci]

Back-to-back State Champions! 🥇 Aditya Gupta (1st) & 🥈 Kartikeya Puttu (2nd) dominated the SkillsUSA Computer Programming competition, solving 5 coding challenges tons of prep. Next stop: Nationals! So proud! 💻🚀 #SkillsUSA #CTEWorks @MikeDaria @TCSBoardofEd @TCTATuscaloosa