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Andrew Gunn, candidate for Shelby County Schools superintendent, urges closer municipal–school partnerships
Summary
Andrew Gunn, a candidate for Shelby County Schools superintendent, told the Columbiana council he wants to strengthen municipal partnerships with schools, emphasized face‑to‑face learning and student‑first priorities, and described his 14 years in county schools leadership.
Andrew Gunn (S8), who identified himself as a candidate for the Shelby County Schools superintendent post, spoke to the Columbiana City Council about building and maintaining strong relationships between municipal governments and the county school system.
Gunn said he has worked in Shelby County Schools for 14 years, serving as principal of Chelsea Middle School, Helena Middle School, and for the past five years at Mountain High School. He said those municipal–school partnerships are “remarkable” and that he intends to prioritize face‑to‑face learning, student‑centered classrooms and human connection.
Gunn described recent classroom shadowing and cited his motivation as a father of four young children; he offered to meet with local officials and said he would remain in the room after the meeting to answer questions.
Council members thanked Gunn for attending; no council action or endorsement was taken.
