New Principal Named At Shades Mountain Elementary School

HOOVER, AL - Hoover's Shades Mountain Elementary School has a new principal. Melissa Hadder is replacing Juli Feltham, who is retiring after 20 years as principal at Shades Mountain and a 38-year career in public schools.

Hadder has been an assistant principal at Spain Park for five years and served as the school’s instructional leader the past two years. According to a report by the Hoover Sun, Hadder began her career as a music teacher for three elementary schools in Pike County and then was a band teacher for two years at the K-12 Sweet Water High School. She then spent five years as a band teacher at Rutledge Middle School and Midfield High School and five years as a guidance counselor at Calera Middle and High School before moving into administration.

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She has a bachelor’s degree in music education from Troy State University, a master’s degree in school counseling from the University of West Alabama, and educational leadership certification and an education specialist degree from the University of Montevallo.

Photo via Hoover City Schools