Dr. Faron L. Hollinger has served as Baldwin County's Superintendent since 2002, earning state and national recognition during his tenure.  He is a graduate of the Baldwin County Public School System.  He received his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education at the University of South Alabama, and Education Specialist and Doctor of Education at the University of Alabama. Dr. Hollinger served as a teacher, school psychologist, supervisor, coordinator, and Division Superintendent in the Baldwin County Public School System during the years 1976-2000.  Prior to returning to Baldwin County, Dr. Hollinger served as Superintendent of Jasper City Schools from 2000-2002. Education    Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Education Specialist (Ed.S.) The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Master of Education (M.Ed.) University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama Employment History 2002-Present Baldwin County Public Schools, Bay Minette, AL Superintendent     2000-2002 Jasper City Schools, Jasper, AL Superintendent 1976-2000 Baldwin County Public Schools, Bay Minette, AL Teacher School Psychologist Supervisor Coordinator Division Superintendent  Professional Affiliations Governor's Congress on School Leadership BellSouth Foundation/Schlechty Center Superintendents Leadership Network Leadership Alabama, Class XV Leadership Coastal Alabama, Class of 2003-2004 American Association of School Administrators School Superintendents of Alabama Fairhope Rotary Club Honors 2008    District I Superintendent of the Year, School Superintendents of Alabama 2006 Excellence in Life Award, Baldwin County High School 2005 Marbury Innovations in Technology Superintendent of the Year Award, Alabama Department of Education 2005 "Outstanding Communicator Award", National School Public Relations Association 2004 "State Superintendent of the Year", Alabama Community Education Association 1997 Alabama Finalist for National School Psychologist of the Year 1996 "Thomas B. Warren School Psychologist of the Year Award", Alabama Association of School Psychologists 1995 "Partner of the Year", Partnership for Mental Health, The Baldwin County Mental Health Centers 1993 "Thomas B. Warren School Psychologist of the Year Award", Alabama Association of School Psychologists 1992 "Outstanding Young Men of America", 1992 Edition 1988 "Triangle Award for Research", Phi Delta Kappa