Experience

Currently working in my 27th year in education - 1st year as Administrator

Taught 26 years in Autauga County School System; 19 years at Marbury High School 

• Have taught 7th Grade Civics & Geography, 7 years
• Taught  8th Grade World History, 7 years
• Taught 9th grade World History, 1 year
• Taught 10th grade US History I, 6 years
• Taught 11th grade US History II, 12 years 
• Taught 11th grade AP US History, 6 years 
• Taught 12th grade Government & Economics, 2 years
• Taught 12th grade Ready to Work 
• Taught Electives - Current Events; Sociology 

Education

Alabama State University - 1998

• Bachelor of Arts - History (Secondary Education)
• Bachelor of Science - Political Science

University of Montevallo - 2005

• Master's - Educational Leadership & Administration

Bio

Twenty plus (20+) year veteran History Teacher. Have previously served on the Principal's Leadership Team, Graduation Coordinator and Chair of the History Department among other things.

I have a passion for History, especially enjoy teaching/reading US History. I've taught 7th Civics/Geography, 8th World History, 9th World History, 10th US History, 11th Grade US History, 12th Government/Economics, Electives - Current Events, and Sociology. 

Currently teaching 11th AP US History, and 11th US History.

I am married to LaShonda Palmer and the father of 2 boys, Keyshawn "KJ" Palmer - (Marbury High graduate - Class of 2018); and Gavin L. Palmer  (scientist of the family) attends the Alabama School of Math and Science, Mobile (10th Grade). 

I have been coaching since I started my teaching career in 1998. I have coached football for 20 years. I have also coached basketball (both girls and boys) for 20+ years. I have also coached girls softball (5 years) and boys and girls track (5 years). I most recently served as the boys and girls Golf Team coach for 4 years.