Tony Thacker is an Education Administrator with the Alabama Department of Education. He is currently the Coordinator of the Governor's Commission on Quality Teaching. Prior to his current position, Dr. Thacker was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Alabama Leadership Academy, the leadership training arm of the Alabama Department of Education.

Dr. Thacker is a former science teacher, principal, At-Risk Coordinator, Title IV Coordinator, and national trainer for the University of Alabama's Integrated Science program. He has been a middle school Teacher of the Year and a media "Class Act" award winner. He is a consultant for the Southern Regional Education Board and in that capacity has presented nationally on a range of subjects including Leading School Change, Data Driven School Improvement, Organizing Resources to Optimize Achievement, and Driving School Improvement by Revitalizing the School Mission, Vision, and Goals. He is a co-author of two recently published books entitled From At-Risk to Academic Excellence: What Successful Leaders Do and Creating School Cultures That Embrace Learning: What Successful Leaders Do.

Affiliation

Alabama Department of Education