Email: john.jacobs@carrollcountyschools.com

I am proud to say this is my second year as principal of Mt. Zion Middle School. Although, I have been working and living with educators throughout my life. Both of my parents were educators and I had several aunts and uncles who were teachers and administrators.

I knew I was going to follow the family tradition when I graduated from Ranburne High School and headed to Southern Union State Jr. College. After receiving my Associate's Degree, I continued my education at Jacksonville State University. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Master’s Degrees in Physical Education and Counseling and Guidance. Later, I added my Master’s Degree in Administration and Educational Specialist Degree from the University of West Georgia.

Now, I have twenty-three years experience as an educator. I spent nine years teaching science, health and physical education and fourteen years in administration. I started my career in the Carroll County Schools. However, when I became an administrator I was principal of Rock Mills Junior High School in Randolph County Alabama. I served as Personnel Director of Randolph County Schools before returning to Carroll County as assistant principal at Temple High School. I am pleased to be at Mt. Zion Middle School and look forward to watching our school grow.