Crenshaw County Schools welcome new hires
Published 6:00 pm Saturday, June 14, 2025
Crenshaw County Schools appoint Tony May to serve in multiple roles with the school system. Pictured are (back row, left to right) Tony May and Ashley Catrett and (front row, left to right) Bry Findley (District 1), Forrest Albritton (District 3), LaFreda Griffin (District 5), Sterling Sasser (District 4) and Sheri Claybrook (District 2).
Dr. Tyler Booker comes to Crenshaw County Schools with experience in K-12, special education and higher education. Pictured are (back row, left to right) Ashley Catrett and Tyler Booker and (front row, left to right) Bry Findley (District 1), Forrest Albritton (District 3), LaFreda Griffin (District 5), Sterling Sasser (District 4) and Sheri Claybrook (District 2).
Crenshaw County Schools are welcoming two new hires to their staff, educators who bring previous experience to strengthen the school system.
Tony May and Dr. Tyler Booker will be starting in their roles at Crenshaw County Schools on July 1.
“Both gentlemen come highly recommended and bring many years of experience to our system,” said Sheri Claybrook, the school board chairperson. “We are lucky to have them on staff.”
May steps into the roles of secondary curriculum support, parent liaison and Career Academy and Alternative School principal. He comes to Crenshaw County Schools with eight and a half years of administrative experience from serving as an assistant principal and interim principal in Coffee, Pike and Barbour counties.
Most recently, May served as an education specialist with the Career Technical Education Department at the Alabama Department of Education.
“With a strong background in leadership, curriculum design, data analysis, and career technical education, paired with experience as both a teacher and administrator, Mr. May brings a well-rounded and highly relevant skill set,” said Ashley Catrett, superintendent of Crenshaw County Schools. “His involvement in state-level education initiatives and community service reflects a commitment to both academic success and community engagement.”
Booker, who received a Ph. D in special education and rehabilitation from Auburn University in 2021, will serve as the federal programs director for Crenshaw County Schools. Booker will also be working to support other areas as well, including accountability.
Booker has served in a similar capacity with Elba City Schools, working as a federal program director, special education coordinator and interim principal. Additionally, he brings experience as an assistant professor/course instructor for multiple Alabama universities, including Faulkner University and Troy University.
“Dr. Booker brings a rare combination of academic expertise, practical leadership, and a track record of turning around complex compliance and instructional challenges,” Catrett said. “His experience in both K–12 and higher education, as well as his success with federal audits and school leadership roles, make him an incredibly valuable addition to the team. His diverse background will strengthen district accountability and compliance, while also enriching instructional leadership.”
