MARIE MANNING IS THE EXPERIENCED EDUCATOR WE CAN TRUST TO FIGHT FOR OUR CHILDREN AND TEACHERS

Marie Manning grew up in rural Dekalb County, graduated from Crossville High School, attended Jacksonville State University where she received her BS in Biology and MS in Instructional Media, and completed Postgraduate Studies at the University of Alabama, Gadsden Center, in School Administration. She is the retired Superintendent of Education of the St. Clair County School System, has served as consultant/evaluator for various school systems, Principal at Ashville Middle School, Assistant Principal at Ashville High School, and Library Media Specialist and Science Teacher in the Pell City School System. She began her career in teaching at Munford High School teaching Physical Education and Science in the Talladega County School System. Most recently, Marie served 12 years as a member of the St. Clair County Board of Education. During that time, she was a member of the Alabama Association of School Boards Board of Directors.

Marie Manning believes that it is important to give back to the community where one lives. That belief propelled her into public service through her church and civic organizations. She is a member of Pell City First Baptist Church, Pell City Rotary Club, and others. Her husband retired as a member of the St. Clair County Commission where he served 36 years. Thru his work with the county, she had many opportunities for public service.

Education and working to improve at all levels have been at the forefront of her work. A conservative, she believes that all children deserve a safe environment in which to learn through a rigorous curriculum.
hers. Her husband retired as a member of the St. Clair County Commission where he served 36 years. Thru his work with the county, she had many opportunities for public service. In addition, she has been recognized for her work and Leadership by being named District VI Superintendent of the year, Alabama PALS Educator of the Year, Alabama Library and Media Professional Award for Exceptional Service to Libraries, Nominated for Library Media Specialist of the year twice, Nominated twice for Pell Citizen of the Year, awarded the 2011 Girl Scouts "Woman of Distinction. She is a Life Member of the JSU Alumni Association. Manning served as the first President of the St. Clair County Educational Foundation and is a founding member of the Leadership St. Clair Board of Directors. She currently serves on the St. Clair County Children's Policy Council.

Married 44 years to Paul Manning, they have one daughter, Leann Ford, Principal at Ashville High School and her husband, Mark. Both are educators. Leann is running unopposed for St. Clair County Superintendent of Education. Marie has two grandsons, Cade Walker, a firefighter/EMT Advanced at Ashville and Barrett Ford, a 7th grader at Ashville Middle School. In August, her husband passed away, leaving a void in her life.

Education and working to improve at all levels have been at the forefront of her work. A conservative, who has served the St. Clair County Republican Party as Vice Chairman and on the Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee, she believes that all children deserve a safe environment in which to learn through a rigorous curriculum.