By Haley Mitchell Godwin

At a special called meeting held Aug. 28 at 8 a.m., the Crenshaw County Board of Education (CCBOE) voted unanimously to appoint Gregory Faught as the interim superintendent of Crenshaw County Schools. Faught, who brings decades of educational leadership experience to the district, got to work fulfilling the duties in his contract immediately and began work Aug. 28.

Before voting by the board members, board attorney Mike Jones informed those present that he had reviewed the contract in detail with Faught, who was in full agreement with the terms, noting Faught’s eagerness to begin his duties immediately. 

“He can be here today,” Jones said. “I know there are a lot of routine things that need to be signed off on and I think it would be good for Mr. Faught to take care of some of those items just as soon as he can. Mr. Faught said he would be glad to come in today and get started.”

All board members were present for the vote, with the exception of Steve Hermeling, who was out of town due to work commitments. The motion to approve Faught as interim superintendent was made by CCBOE Chairperson Sheri Claybrook and the approval passed unanimously.

“We are delighted to have Mr. Faught serve as our interim superintendent and look forward to working closely with him to promote excellence in our schools,” Claybrook said.

Faught comes to Crenshaw County Schools with a wealth of experience. His career with The Enterprise City School System (ECSS) spanned two decades, during which he held various leadership positions including secondary education curriculum supervisor and principal of Enterprise Junior High School. 

Having retired from his position as ECSS superintendent in June 2021, Faught began serving as ECSS interim superintendent in Nov. 2016 before officially taking on the ESCC superintendent role in March 2017. 

Faught expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to assist Crenshaw County Schools during a transitional period.

“After learning that Crenshaw County Schools needed assistance during a transition period and meeting with board members at various times, lending a hand just felt right,” Faught said. “After retirement in 2021, I was able to devote my first energy each day to my family and to pursue other interests as well. The timing to assist was good, and being a huge advocate for public education, I was honored to be considered for the position.”

Faught and his wife are active volunteers within their community. Faught coaches the sprint relays for the Enterprise High School track team while remaining an active member of the school’s Quarterback Club. In his spare time, he enjoys working in the yard, exercising, traveling, playing golf and fishing.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed retirement and being more accessible to my wife and three children,” Faught added. “Retirement also allowed me to spend more time with my mother in Florida before she suddenly passed away in March of 2023. I do not regret retiring, but the Crenshaw County opportunity is unique. The people I’ve met so far seem to have an unwavering commitment to providing the best schools possible, so I am honored to work alongside them, even if just for a little while.”