Mr. Tony Byrd has been in education for twenty-eight years and has served in a variety of roles and environments during that time. These experiences have built him into an administrator who works hard to meet student and teacher needs using the knowledge and understanding he gained in each of those positions. His goal at Clanton Middle is to maintain a high standard in academics and character amongst his students, his faculty, his staff, and himself.

Mr. Byrd is a man who adores his wife, loves Jesus, and pulls for the Crimson Tide. He is the proud father of two sons--Noah and Jonah--and the proud Papa to a grandson named Zeke and a granddaughter named Lakelynn. His afternoon arrival at home is eagerly awaited each day by the cutest kitten in the world, Mia Grace, who doesn't believe that she is indeed a cat. Mr. Byrd has a love/hate relationship with the game of golf and participates in tournaments in order to better his skills at the sport.

Mr. Byrd graduated from Verbena High School before earning his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Psychology with a double minor in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Auburn University at Montgomery. He then attended the University of Montevallo and earned a Master's of Education Degree in social science as well as a degree in Educational Administration.

Mrs. Kala Langston has been a dedicated educator for fourteen years and has enjoyed working to grow her students in classroom and self-contained settings. She brings a resilient encouragement and a contagious joy to her roles as assistant principal and athletic director at Clanton Middle School. She is actively involved in building a culture of excellence through her daily example and assistance to teachers and students.

Mrs. Langston and her husband have three children, a daughter named Kylee Jo, and two sons named Case and Cooper. She is active in her church, Clanton First Baptist, and serves in the audio-visual ministry by helping produce the livestreams of the worship services. Mrs. Langston is multi-talented when it comes to athletics. She has played, taught, and coached multiple sports throughout her life. She says that at this point in her life, her main role when it comes to sports is as her children's biggest fan and as the chauffeur to their own practices and games. 

Mrs. Langston graduated from Verbena High School before attending Troy University where she played college softball and earned her Bachelor's of Science Degree in Math. She then went on to attend the University of West Alabama where she earned her Master's of Education degree in Physical Education and her administrative degree in Instructional Leadership.