Dr. Darrell Seldon Named As Phenix City Schools Interim Superintendent
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Dr. Darrell Seldon (photo courtesy- Phenix City Schools)
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“The Phenix City Board of Education is excited to announce that Dr. Darrell Seldon has been named as the interim superintendent of Phenix City Schools effective July 1, 2022. Dr. Seldon currently serves as assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction and is the district's federal programs director. Dr. Seldon joined Phenix City Schools in 2009 and has held numerous leadership positions. We are pleased to have someone as qualified, experienced, and knowledgeable of our school system to assume this role as we begin our search for a new superintendent,” said Yoluanda Daniel, board chair.
Dr. Seldon said, “I am truly honored to have this opportunity to lead Phenix City Schools as the Interim Superintendent. I have over 29 years of experience as an educator and leader in various administrative roles. Randy Wilkes has done a phenomenal job in his leadership role over the past eight years. We will continue building upon that foundation to ensure every child is prepared for post-secondary education or the workforce upon graduation.”
Dr. Seldon is a native of Columbus, Georgia, and has 29 years of instructional and leadership experience. He has been a part of PCS for 13 years. In 2019, Dr. Seldon began his role as assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction and system test coordinator. He served in a variety of leadership roles in PCS, as the assistant principal at Central High School, the principal of Westview Elementary School, director of transportation, director of curriculum for kindergarten through seventh grade, and director of curriculum for eighth through 12th grade. He has also served as the federal programs director and textbook adoption coordinator.
Before his time in PCS, Dr. Seldon was assistant principal of Wacoochee Junior High and assistant principal for Smiths Station Intermediate School. He began his career in education as a math teacher for Russell County Schools and then Lee County Schools. Dr. Seldon has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with teacher certification from Alabama State University, a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Columbus State University, and a Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from Valdosta State University. In 2016, he attended Alabama's Superintendent Academy.
This decision comes after the board mutually agreed to release Superintendent Randy Wilkes from his contract. Dr. Seldon and Wilkes have worked together closely in Wilkes’ eight-year tenure. The board will develop a process to select the next superintendent and will be actively engaged in identifying and pursuing qualified candidates to lead the system to the next levels of success.