Administration
Phone: (256) 734-4271 Ext. 5010
Degrees and Certifications:
Associates Degree - Wallace State College
Bachelor's of Science in Secondary Education - University of Alabama
Master of Arts in Secondary Education - University of Alabama
Education Specialist Degree in Educational Administration - University of Alabama Birmingham
Doctorate of Educational Administration - University of Alabama
Dr. Jay Page, Principal
Dr. Page is a native of Cullman and graduated from Cullman High School in 1987. He has an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Wallace State College. He has a Bachelor’s of Science and Master of Arts in Secondary Education from the University of Alabama. He has an Education Specialist’s Degree in Educational Administration from University of Alabama- Birmingham. In 2013, Dr. Page earned his Doctorate in Educational Administration from the University of Alabama.
Dr. Page was appointed Principal of West Elementary School in February 2013. Prior to West Elementary School, he was an Assistant Principal at Vinemont High School, Cullman High School, and Cullman Middle School. Dr. Page taught AP Government and AP Macroeconomics at Hartselle High School. He has coached football, basketball, track, and cross-country. This is his twenty-sixth year as an educator.
Dr. Page has two daughters, Mary Claire and Anna.
“It is an honor and privilege to work at West Elementary School and Cullman City Schools. The faculty and staff are second to none. They are committed to helping students improve academically, emotionally, and socially. The students at West Elementary are outstanding. They work hard, act right, show respect; and we have fun. Our entire community gives us such support. They embody our motto at West: We Experience Success Together. We look forward to a great school year, and if I can be of assistance, please contact me.”
Phone: 256-734-4271 Ext. 5011
Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor's Degree - Athens State
Master's Degree - University of Alabama
Mr. Tommy Duke, Assistant Principal
Mr. Duke is a graduate of Holly Pond High School. He received his undergraduate degree from Athens State and completed his graduate work at UAB.
Prior to West Elementary, Mr. Duke spent 8 years teaching World History at Cullman Middle School. In 2013, he became the assistant principal at CMS. During Mr. Duke's time at CMS, he coached football, basketball, track, and softball. This is Mr. Duke's 18th year as an educator.
"It is my honor to serve as the assistant principal at West Elementary. I look forward to working with our students, faculty, and staff. This is going to be a great year at West Elementary. If I can be of assistance, do not hesitate to ask."