Craig White joins the Monroe County Career Technical Center (MCCTC) as principal/director, following five years of service within the Washington County School District, as principal of Leroy High School. His career began at North Sumter Jr. High School in Panola, Alabama in the Sumter County School District in 1999, where he taught middle school science and coached girls’ basketball for two years. He also had stints at John Essex High School and Greene County as a high school science teacher and coach.  Mr. White spent the bulk of his teaching career (11 years) at Clarke County High School in Grove Hill, Alabama as science teacher and coach.  After leaving Clarke County High School, he spent five years in the Monroe County School District as assistant principal at Monroeville Middle School (4 years) and principal of J.F. Shields (1 year) before moving on to Leroy High School.

Mr. White earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy from Alcorn State University in 1996, Master’s Degree in Science Comprehension from the University of West Alabama in 2005, Master’s Degree in Instructional Leadership from the University of West Alabama in 2010, and Educational Specialist Degree in Instructional Leadership from the University of West Alabama in 2013. He is also a credential leader with the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), and, also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Mr. White is married to Dr. Latrina White and they have two children, Benjamin and Catherine.  Benjamin and Catherine both attend Alcorn State University, following in their parents’ footsteps to complete their family’s legacy as Alcorn State University graduates.

Mr. White feels blessed to now have this great opportunity to serve as the principal/director of MCCTC! He looks forward to all of the memories that we will make this school year, and in the years to come. Most importantly, he looks forward to seeing each and every student of the MCCTC soar to new heights!
Phone: 251-575-4381
Email: cwhite@monroe.k12.al.us