Who We Are

Shalico is a lifelong resident of the Shoals. She graduated in 1997 from Colbert Heights High School. She attended the University of North Alabama where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems. She is married to Heath, a 1992 graduate of Deshler High School. They have three daughters. Brelynn and Rylan are current students in the Tuscumbia City School System, and Laiken attends Auburn University. Shalico has been a part of TEF for three years, although this is her first year to serve as President. Shalico is excited about the opportunity to support Tuscumbia City School System's students and teachers. She believes that Tuscumbia has a wonderful school system and that our children deserve the best.

Rachel is a lifelong resident of Colbert County. She graduated from Cherokee High School in 1995. Rachel has worked as a customer service representative at Tennessee Valley Animal Clinic for the last 25 years. She and her husband Joel, a 1992 graduate of Deshler High School, have two children, Caroline and Jackson. Caroline is a 2022 Deshler High School graduate and is currently a sophomore at the University of North Alabama. Jackson is a freshman at Deshler High school and is a member of the golf team. This is Rachel's second year serving as Vice President of the Tuscumbia Education Foundation. She is also the chairperson for the Christmas bake sale and the TEF spirit store.

Celeste Black is a native to the Shoals area. She graduated from Coffee High School in 1997. She was a medical assistant for ten years and has spent the last fourteen years being a stay-at-home mom. She enjoys sewing and spending time with her family and friends. She is married to Brad, and they have two children, Addie and Davis. Addie attends Deshler High School, and Davis attends R.E. Thompson. This is her first year serving as the treasurer of the Tuscumbia Education Foundation, and she is excited for the opportunity to assist the Tuscumbia City School System.

Clair is a native of North Alabama, and she was born and raised in Russellville where she graduated high school. She attended the University of North Alabama where she received a Bachelor of Social Work. Clair is married to Greg Willis, and together they have three children: Samuel, Sawyer, and Seth, who are all students in the Tuscumbia City School System. Clair has been active with the Parent Volunteer Organization for several years, and this is her second year serving with the Tuscumbia Education Foundation.

Amy Cooper Buchanan is a Colbert County native and a 2001 graduate of Russellville High School. She attended The University of North Alabama, receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing in 2004. Amy is married to Chris Buchanan, a defense engineer, and together they have one son who attends Deshler Middle School. Amy owns Cooper Framing & Needlepoint in downtown Tuscumbia. In her spare time, she enjoys needlepointing, playing Mahjong, and watching her boys play golf. This is Amy’s first year to serve on the Tuscumbia Education Foundation.

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Chad Moses

Chanda Matthews Posey is a proud graduate of Deshler High School. She attended the University of North Alabama where she was a majorette, student ambassador, and active member and leader of several service organizations. She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s in English, and minors in History and Public Communication. She went on to complete her Master’s in Communication Studies at the University of Alabama. She has two children currently in the Tuscumbia City School System. Parker is a sophomore at Deshler High School playing varsity golf, and Rece is in sixth grade at Deshler Middle School active in the arts program and Student Council. She has over 20 years of professional experience with certifications in Human Resources and Project Management. As a current Executive Board member for the Helen Keller Festival, she enjoys giving back and fostering community spirit. She looks forward to working with this foundation to provide support for the school system to offer enhanced opportunities for our Deshler tigers!

Devi Lockley is a 1998 graduate of Coffee High School in Florence, AL. She attended the University of Mississippi where she obtained both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Accounting. She has been married to her husband, Joel, for over 20 years, and they have two children currently in the Tuscumbia City School System. Kyndall is a junior at Deshler High School, and Cameron is in 7^th grade at Deshler Middle School. In her professional life, Devi works as a Senior Financial Analyst at Listerhill Credit Union. She is no stranger to community service as she has served as Treasurer, among other placements, with the Junior League of the Shoals for 6 years, and has been a part of multiple service opportunities through Listerhill Credit Union. Devi is excited to be working alongside such a dynamic group and can’t wait to see what all the TEF accomplishes this year.

Jenny Brooks is a lifelong resident of Colbert County and a 2000 graduate of Deshler High School. She attended Northwest Shoals Community College on a tennis scholarship and received an Associate's Degree in Science. Jenny married her high school sweetheart, Josh “George” Brooks, and together they have two children: Tripp and Adina Brooks. Tripp is a 9th grader at Deshler High School and plays football and golf. Adina is a 4th grader at R.E. Thompson and plays piano.

Jenny is an Administrator and Trial Coordinator for Colbert County District Attorney Hal Hughston, III. With a desire to serve the community, she has served in roles such as past chairman and member of the Helen Keller Festival Board of Directors, Deshler Quarterback Club member, PTO volunteer, and a campaign coordinator.

This is Jenny’s first year serving on the Tuscumbia Education Foundation. She hopes that her passion for nonprofits and volunteer organizations will render continued success for the education foundation for future Deshler Tigers.

Justin is a Colbert County native, growing up in Muscle Shoals, AL, and graduating from Muscle Shoals High School in 2002. He received both his Bachelor's Degree in Geography and his MBA in Project Management from the University of North Alabama. He and his wife Melissa have two children, Lily and Finn. Justin spent 15 years as a support contractor on Redstone Arsenal, but he recently changed careers and now works at Listerhill Credit Union. This is his first year supporting the Tuscumbia Education Foundation, and he's hoping his career experience will help the TEF raise a lot of money for the Tuscumbia City School System.

Sydney Richardson

Tiffany Vandiver is a lifelong resident of the Shoals area, both in Lauderdale and Colbert Counties. She is a 2001 graduate of Brooks High School. She has been a hairstylist for nineteen years, owning her own salon for over ten of those years. Some of her favorites include her two sons, reading, traveling, and making memories with her family and friends. Her oldest son, Greyson, attends R.E. Thompson. Nolan will attend G.W. Trenholm in a couple years. She is an enthusiastic member of the Tuscumbia Education Foundation and is ready to serve this amazing school system.