Meet Your Coordinators

Educational Background

Master of Arts in Education | Educational Leadership, University of Alabama

Bachelor of Science | Elementary Education, Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR

Professional Background

• District Coordinator | Elementary Curriculum, Hartselle City Schools

• Principal | Barkley Bridge Elementary, Hartselle City Schools

• District Coordinator | Professional Development & Curriculum, Hartselle City Schools 

• Teacher | F.E. Burleson Elementary, Hartselle City Schools 

About Me

My name is Tina Towers.  I am the HCS Elementary Curriculum Coordinator.  I was previously the Principal of Barkley Bridge Elementary for 5 ½ years.  I have been in education for 34 years.  I began my career in Arkansas where I taught kindergarten for 15 years.  My husband’s company moved us to Mississippi where I taught 2nd grade for 2 years.  In 2005, we moved to Alabama where I taught kindergarten and 1st grade.  I also took the opportunity to be an Instructional Partner.  I was the Coordinator of Curriculum and Professional Development for Hartselle City Schools and the Pre-K Director for two years.  As you can see, I have had many different educational experiences in 34 years.  I feel that all of these opportunities will help me to be the best leader I can be.

I am married to Tim Towers.  He is a Branch Manager for Helena Chemical Company.  My oldest son, Adam is 32 years old and lives in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He is married to Kristen and they have a 2-year-old son, Keller.   My youngest son, Mason is 26 years old and also works for Helena in Tennessee.    We are an outdoor-loving family.  We love to fish, hunt, and play sports.  

I was born and raised in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  I graduated from Fountain Lake High School.  I went to Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas where I earned my BS in Education/Early Childhood. I received my Masters in Educational Leadership from The University of Alabama.  

My motto:

Be respectful, love one another, love learning, and be happy!!

Contact

Email | tina.towers@hartselletigers.org 

Phone | 256.773.5419 

Educational Background

Doctor of Education | The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY

Educational Specialist | Instructional Leadership, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Master of Arts in Education | Instructional Leadership, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Bachelor of Science | Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science, Athens State University

Professional Background

• District Coordinator | Secondary Curriculum, Hartselle City Schools

• Headmaster | Cullman Christian School, PK - 12

• District Coordinator | Federal Programs, CTE and Technology, Cullman City Schools

• Assistant Principal | East & West Elementary Schools, Cullman City Schools

• Teacher | Cullman Middle School, Cullman City School District

• Teacher | Good Hope High School, Cullman County School System

About Me

My wife, Ashtin, and I have been married since 2007. We have five (yes, 5) wonderful boys (yes, all boys). Their names are Everett Isaiah, Emmett Josiah, Ellis Haddon, Elijah Kent, and Ezra Benjamin. 

We reside in Cullman County and attend Crosshaven Church in Hanceville. In this season of life, we are continuing to learn the importance of intentionality with our time and energy... and with five kids, that's not always easy. Haha. 

We are thankful to be part of the Hartselle family, and looking forward to great things that lie ahead! Go Tigers! 

Contact

Email | josh.swindall@hartselletigers.org 

Phone | 256.773.5419 ext. 10038

Twitter | @DrJoshSwindall