Dr. Jeremy Madden named as new superintendent for Lawrence County

Lawrence County Schools in Alabama has a new superintendent in charge — and he’s bringing nearly three decades of education experience with him.

Dr. Jeremy Madden was selected by The Lawrence County Board of Education for the role on September 24, 2026, but he was officially sworn in at the end of October.

“Becoming a superintendent has been a dream of mine for a long time. I’m grateful to the Lawrence County Board of Education members for believing in me and giving me this opportunity”

_{Dr. Jeremy Madden in a Facebook post}

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Who is Dr. Jeremy Madden?

Dr. Jeremy Madden, the new man in charge of Lawrence County Schools, has 28 years of experience in the education field. Most recently, he worked as the principal of Northside High School in Tuscaloosa, but he has held several other roles across the state.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of North Alabama, while both his master’s and doctoral degrees came from the University of Alabama.

Baine Garner had been serving as interim superintendent after Dr. Jon Bret Smith stepped down earlier this year.

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