Spring Valley School is a sanctuary for students with learning differences, allowing them to discover a supportive, learning environment where they can grow. The SVS Board of Directors represents experts in various fields with the common desire to ensure students with learning differences receive an excellent education. The SVS Leadership Team is comprised of faculty and staff members dedicated to fulfilling leadership roles within the school community.

Laura Griffin, Dean of Sciences

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Rebeccah Carroll, MAAE, LMSW, Dean of Students

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James Cormier, Director of Facilities and Security

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Laura Fiveash, DrPH, RD, Executive Director

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Tammy Jessen, Dean of Humanities

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Trice Green, Director of Athletics

Sam Johnson, President of the Board

Johnson & Sterling, Inc, CEO

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Joe Abbott, Jr., Abbott & Smith, PC

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W.J. Cornay, M.D. Chief of Otolaryngology, Tenet Brookwood Medical Center

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Jack Levy, Bradley Arant Boult Cumming, LLP

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David Finn, EDD School of Education, 

Samford University

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Hettie Johnson,MA, CCC-SLP 

Speech Language Pathologist

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Heather Smitherman,

Protective Life Corporation

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Patti Wood, PhD

School of Education, Samford University

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Erica Jewel Littleton, MS

Owner and Chief Education Officer,

Learning Little People

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