Dr. Daniel Bray Selected as Next Superintendent of Tuscaloosa County School System

The Tuscaloosa County Board of Education has selected Dr. Daniel Bray as the next Superintendent of the Tuscaloosa County School System. The Board approved Dr. Bray’s appointment at the November 20 Board of Education Meeting.

“I am humbled by the confidence the Board has in me and honored to serve as the next Superintendent of the Tuscaloosa County School System,” Dr. Bray said.

“We were impressed with Dr. Bray’s vision for our school system and felt he was the right fit for the position,” Tuscaloosa County Board of Education President Mr. Bill Squires said. 

Mr. Squires also praised the quality of the finalists who interviewed for Superintendent.

“We had a group of five very impressive finalists to choose from,” Mr. Squires said.

Dr. Bray currently serves as TCSS Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction. He has served in this role since 2021. Prior to that, Dr. Bray served as principal of Brookwood High School, principal of Brookwood Middle School, assistant principal of Hale County High School, and served as a classroom teacher. Prior to his career in education, Dr. Bray worked in Financial Planning and Wealth Management, as a Certified Financial Manager and Investment Advisor. Dr. Bray holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Policy and Technology Studies; Master of Arts in Educational Leadership; Master of Consumer Sciences in Financial Planning; and Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration, Finance and Insurance, all from The University of Alabama.

During his time as Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Bray has worked alongside district leaders in a variety of initiatives, including strategic planning, technology implementation, safety preparedness, virtual learning, and more. Dr. Bray has led the TCSS Aspiring Administrators Academy, a program to strengthen the leadership pipeline within the Tuscaloosa County School System. 

“Together with our educators, families, and community partners, we will continue to strengthen the foundation that has been built and ensure every student is supported and empowered to succeed,” Dr. Bray said.

The Board of Education extended its thanks to Mr. Dan Butler, who has served in the role of Interim Superintendent since September.

“We are grateful for Mr. Butler’s willingness to serve, as we have searched for the next leader of our school system,” Mr. Squires said.

Dr. Bray’s appointment to the position of Superintendent is effective Friday, November 21.