Superintendent & District Administration
Dr. Daniel Bray, Superintendent

The Tuscaloosa County Board of Education named Dr. Daniel Bray to the role of TCSS Superintendent in November 2025.
Prior to being selected as Superintendent, Dr. Bray served as TCSS Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction from 2021 to 2025. Dr. Bray has also served as principal of Brookwood High School, principal of Brookwood Middle School, assistant principal of Hale County High School, and as a classroom teacher. Before beginning his career in education, Dr. Bray worked in Financial Planning and Wealth Management, as a Certified Financial Manager and Investment Advisor.
Dr. Bray holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Policy and Technology Studies; Master of Arts in Educational Leadership; Master of Consumer Sciences in Financial Planning; and Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration, Finance and Insurance, all from The University of Alabama.
During his time as Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Bray worked alongside district leaders in a variety of initiatives, including strategic planning, technology implementation, safety preparedness, virtual learning, and more. Dr. Bray has led the TCSS Aspiring Administrators Academy, a program to strengthen the leadership pipeline within the Tuscaloosa County School System.
Phone: (205) 758-0411
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Central Office Administrative Team
Ty Blocker, Assistant Superintendent of Student Supports

Stacy Lawler, Assistant Superintendent of System Operations and Safety

Dr. Allison Mays, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Lindsey Thompson, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning

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Director of Accountability
Mrs. Jackie Hudgins

Director of Assessment
Mrs. Cheryl Wallace

Director of Child Nutrition
Mrs. Kristy O'Leary

Director of Federal Programs
Mr. Mark Franks

Director of Nursing
Mrs. Cindy O'Quinn

Director of Maintenance
Mr. Jason Grady

Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Mrs. Michael Anne Jackson

Director of Public Relations
Mrs. Terri Brewer

Director of Special Education
Mrs. Pam Stanley

Director of Student Services
Mr. Ty Blocker

Director of Information Technology
Mr. Brad Jessen

Director of Transportation
Dr. John Hooper

