We are thrilled to announce that today, after recommendation from Superintendent Threadgill and a vote of the Board of School Commissioners of Mobile County Public Schools, Mr. Will Edmonds has been named the next Principal of Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies.

 

An award-winning educator, Mr. Edmonds has most recently served as Assistant Principal of Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies. He has been a national board-certified educator since 2009.  He facilitates an NBCT cohort at Barton Academy for candidates in Mobile County Public Schools seeking NBCT certification and serves as an Ambassador for the Alabama NBCT Network. Mr. Edmonds holds a Global Seal of Biliteracy in French – English and is currently serving as a member of the Alabama State Department of Education World Languages Course of Study Committee and Task Force.

 

In 2023, Mr. Edmonds was named the Alabama Secondary Teacher of the Year and Alabama Alternate Teacher of the Year. He is a frequent presenter and facilitator on Project Based Learning (PBL), National Board Certification, and proficiency-based world language assessment. With a strong focus on leadership development, he has completed the Mobile County Public Schools Leadership Academy and the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) Aspiring School Leaders Academy.

 

Outgoing Principal, Dr. Amanda Jones states, “Recently, we announced our PBL schoolwide theme for the new year, “Bearing the torch. Blazing the way!” I am honored to pass the torch to Mr. Edmonds and am confident under his leadership, our Barton Explorers will continue blazing the way!” 

Please join our Explorer family in congratulating Mr. Edmonds and supporting him in his new role! #BlazingtheWay #undertheBartondome #bartonexplorers