Alabama State Department of Education
Tyler Merrell is a seasoned educator with extensive experience in special education and academic administration. Currently serving as an Administrator for Special Education Services and a Student Assessment Administrator at the Alabama State Department of Education since January 2023, Tyler previously held the position of Academic Administrator at Phalen Leadership Academies, focusing on school turnaround at Davis Elementary School. Prior roles include Education Coordinator, IEP Compliance Administrator, and Program Director at Chancelight, as well as Special Education Teacher positions at Wacona Elementary School and Atkinson County Middle School. Additional experience includes coaching cross country and soccer at Atkinson County High School and teaching adult education at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Tyler holds a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, a Master's degree, and a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and Teaching from Valdosta State University, along with an Associate's degree in Education from South Georgia State College.
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Alabama State Department of Education
The Alabama State Department of Educations is a agency of innovation, creativity, service, and accountability. We support local schools and school systems as they undertake the important work of educating children in communities across Alabama. It is our vision to promote and support an equitable, accountable, and just public education system.