Biography

Charles L. Breland is a school administrator with a passion for education excellence, a heart for students,  and a great respect for the rights of parents to direct the educational priorities of their students.  As a former teacher he understands the pressure that teachers face each day from burdens added from the state and federal levels.  He is a firm supporter of local control of schools.  He believes that an emphasis on getting back to basics and improving parental and teacher involvement in all aspects of a student’s education is imperative.   A lifelong resident of Greene County, he is a product of the Greene County School System.  Charles is married to the former Melissa Brownlee of Sand Hill, who is a Special Education Teacher at McLain School. They have four children:  Sadie, Graham, Aidan, and CharLee.

DEDICATED
*Has worked in the Greene County School System for 15 years
*1996 Graduate of Greene County High School
*Bachelor’s Degree in Social Studies from Mississippi College
*Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Alabama
*Certificate in Professional Photography from the University of South Alabama
*Married to Melissa Breland for 12 years.
*Father of four children
*Endorsed in: Administration, English, Career Discovery, Social Studies, Gifted, Special Education, & Library Media
*Serves as Pianist for Neely Baptist Church

EXPERIENCED
*Has taught all grades K-12 (including student teaching experience)
*Has taught Special Education
*Has taught Gifted
*Has taught Jr. High Science and Social Studies
*Has taught Computer/Career Discovery
*Has served as an Interventionist
*Has served as a Bus Driver
*Has served as District Test Coordinator
*Has served as After-School Lead Teacher
*Has served as a Substitute Teacher

LEADERSHIP
*Has served in various church positions for over 20 years.
*Currently serves as Principal of McLain School
*Currently serves as District Technology Director
*Currently serves as District ELMS Administrator
*Former President of the LIttle SIx Athletic Conference
*Former Teacher of the Year (McLain School)
*Former Vice-President of the Greene County Historical Society
*Former Chairman of the Greene County Republican Party
*1999 Republican Nominee for Beat 4 Supervisor