Faculty & Staff

Faculty & Staff

Administration

Lower School Faculty

Upper School Faculty

  • Dusty Baker
    Dusty Baker
    Athletic Director/Assistant Head of School

    Colleges/Universities Attended: Auburn University-Montgomery

    Degree(s) Held: BS in Physical Education

    email: dbaker@hooperacademy.org

  • Marty Baker
    Marty Baker
    Head Coach/ Football & Baseball

    Teaching Assignment: Elementary PE, Weightlifting, Varsity Athletics

    Teaching at Hooper since: 2019

    Extra Curricular Activities/Duties: Head Football, Head Baseball

    email: mbaker@hooperacademy.org

  • Elyse Grier
    Elyse Grier
    Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy

    Teaching Assignment: Biology, Anatomy

    Teaching at Hooper since: 2014

    Colleges/Universities Attended: Judson College, Auburn University Montgomery

    Degree(s) Held: BS Science. MS Secondary Education

    Extra Curricular Activities/Duties: Softball

     

    email: emcintyre@hooperacademy.org

  • Teaching Assignment: Spanish, Bible, Art

    Teaching at Hooper since: 2024

    Colleges/Universities Attended: Troy University

    Degree(s) Held: Bachelor's in Spanish with a minor in Exercise Science

    Extra Curricular Activities/Duties: Public/Alumni Relations

     

    Email: mhamilton@hooperacademy.org

  • Jessi Hayes
    Jessi Hayes
    7th Grade History, 8th/9th/11th/12th Science, 8th Grade Enrichment

    Teaching Assignment: 8th Grade Earth Science, 9th Grade Physical Science, MS/HS PE

    Teaching at Hooper since: 2015

    Colleges/Universities Attended: Huntingdon College

    Degree(s) Held: BA Physical Education

    Extra Curricular Activities/Duties: Head Volleyball, Asst JV Girls Basketball

     

    email: jhayes@hooperacademy.org

  • John Johnson
    John Johnson
    Physics, Biology

    Teaching Assignment: Physics, Chemistry

    Teaching at Hooper since: 2017

    Colleges/Universities Attended: University of West Alabama, UAB

    Degree(s) Held: AB, Science, MEd Admin & Supervision, Chemistry, Biology

     

    email: jjohnson1@hooperacademy.org

  • Candy McClendon
    Candy McClendon
    English 10, 11 and 12; Interpersonal

    Teaching Assignment: English 10, 11 and 12; Interpersonal

    Teaching at Hooper since: 2019

    Colleges attended: Faulkner University

    Degree(s) Held: B.S. Degree in Secondary Education-With a double major in social studies and English

     

    email: cmcclendon@hooperacademy.org

  • Jase Munroe
    Jase Munroe
    Science 7, Consumer Math, ACT Prep

    Teaching Assignment: Science 7, Consumer Math, ACT Prep


    email: jmunroe@hooperacademy.org

  • Renee Nelson
    Renee Nelson
    Guidance Counselor | 7th, 8th, 9th English

    Teaching Assignment: 7th, 8th, 9th English

    Teaching at Hooper since: 1998

    Colleges/Universities Attended: Troy University, Alabama State University

    Degree(s) Held: BS English/History, MS English Education

     

    email: rnelson@hooperacademy.org

  • Leandra Perdue-Travasos

    Teaching Assignment: Library

    Teaching at Hooper since: 2022

    Colleges/Universities Attended: Troy University, Alabama State University

    Degree(s) Held: BS Elementary Education & Teaching, M.Ed.

     

    email: ltravasos@hooperacademy.org

  • James Maury Popwell
    James Maury Popwell
    Sr. Social Studies

    Teaching Assignment: Sr. Social Studies

    Teaching at Hooper since: 2004

    Colleges/Universities Attended: Central Al. Community College, Huntingdon College, Troy University

    Degree(s) Held: BS in Social Studies, minor in PE, Masters in Administration and Supervision

     

    email: mpopwell@hooperacademy.org

  • Blake Walters
    Blake Walters
    History/Spanish/JV Football/Track

    Coach Walters is joining the Hooper faculty with the 2023-2024 school year.

    Blake has been coaching football for 6 years, 5 with Edgewood and this past year at Fort Dale. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management from AUM. Coach Walters will be teaching Middle School History and Spanish. He will serve as our Head JV Football Coach along with being a Varsity Football Assistant and the Head Track Coach.

  • Caitlin Young
    Mathematics

    We are delighted to welcome Ms. Caitlin Young to the Hooper Academy family for the 2024-2025 year. With many years of experience in mathematics education, Ms. Young will be teaching a variety of math courses this year. Her extensive background in teaching and passion for the subject will greatly benefit our students.

    In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Ms. Young will also be assisting with the yearbook, bringing her creativity and organizational skills to the team. We are confident that her dedication and expertise will make her an invaluable asset to our school community, and we look forward to the positive impact she will have on our students and staff alike.

    Let's give Ms. Young a big Hooper Welcome!

    Email: cyoung@hooperacademy.org

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