- Spanish Fort Middle
- Welcome and About Our School
Welcome and About Our School
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Welcome to Spanish Fort Middle School, home of the Toros! Our goal is to help transition and advise students for entry into the next phase of their education. We provide a strong and rigorous background in the core classes and enrich our students' experiences with a variety of electives. We also have many clubs and athletic teams to provide opportunities for our students to participate in extracurricular activities at our school. We want their experiences at Spanish Fort Middle School to help them grow into well-rounded, responsible students who are ready to succeed in high school and beyond. We want our students to make a "Commitment to Excellence" at Spanish Fort Middle School, home of the Toros!
Location: 33899 Jimmy Faulkner Dr., Spanish Fort, AL 36527
Mrs. Wheeler, Principal
Phone: 251-625-3271
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Degrees and Certifications:
B.S. Auburn University M.S. University of Montevallo Ed.S. (Leadership) University of West Alabama
Mrs. Leslie Wheeler, Principal
My name is Leslie Wheeler, and I am the proud principal of Spanish Fort Middle School. I have been serving as an administrator at SFMS since 2013. In 2021, I was named Principal and have worked to create a positive climate and culture where students feel safe and have the most innovative learning environment in Baldwin County and the state of Alabama.
Education is something that is in my blood and runs through my soul. Both of my parents were educators and served in leadership roles in their school systems. They led the way for me when it comes to my servant leadership style. Working with middle schoolers is by far one of the most rewarding and often challenging space for educators. Our students are with us for two years which does not give us a lot of time to build relationships and make lasting connections. It is my mission to try and connect with as many of our students as possible. On any given day, you will find me walking the hallways with students, in classrooms, at break and lunch interacting with our students so that they know who I am and see that I care deeply for each of them.
Not only do I serve as the principal at SFMS, but I am also a parent and community member. My children attend Spanish Fort Schools and are very active in the community. They all benefit from the excellent education Baldwin County Schools provide. We are Toros forever!
Mr. Shane Corley, Assistant Principal
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Mr. Shane Corley, Assistant Principal
I am the 8th Grade Assistant Principal at Spanish Fort Middle School. My family moved to the Alabama Gulf Coast in August of 2019. Prior to moving, we lived in Enterprise, Alabama for 9 years, where I taught multiple Social Studies courses at Dauphin Junior High School and Enterprise High School and coached football. In 2019, we moved to Spanish Fort worked at Saraland High School teaching multiple Social Studies courses and coaching football. I am happily married to Lynley Corley who is an Occupational Therapist in Spanish Fort. We are blessed with one daughter, Emmalyn Grace, who is in 1st Grade at Stonebridge Elementary. We are so happy to be part of this community!
My career in education began in 2010 when I graduated from Huntingdon College. I started my teaching career at Dauphin Junior High School in Enterprise teaching 8th Grade World History. In 2014, I moved to Enterprise High School to coach football and teach a variety of subjects. In 2019, I began teaching and coaching at Saraland High School. In 2014, I completed my Masters’ Degree in Instructional Leadership from Jacksonville State University. I have been truly blessed to be a part of several great organizations with fantastic leaders at each stop!
My family and I are excited to be joining the Spanish Fort Middle School family. I grew up in a small town where the teachers, coaches, and principals were also the Sunday school teachers, community leaders, youth league coaches, etc. My family and I are looking forward to adding to the Spanish Fort community!
Mrs. Kimberly Turner, Assistant Principal
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Mrs. Kimberly Turner, Assistant Principal
I'm super excited to join Spanish Fort Middle School as Assistant Principal! With 23 years of experience in education across Baldwin and Mobile counties, including time as an administrator at Daphne Middle and Central Baldwin Middle, I'm really passionate about creating awesome learning environments.
Outside of work, I'm a wife and proud mom of three. We've been lucky to call Spanish Fort home for a decade, and it's been an amazing place to live. The community here is fantastic, and the natural beauty just adds to the charm.
Living here has shown me how important community values are, and they totally match my educational beliefs. I believe that when schools and families team up, students thrive. That's what I'm all about at Spanish Fort Middle.
Just like I care about my own family, I'm dedicated to helping every student grow. By offering a supportive and caring learning journey, I want to make a positive impact on their lives. As Assistant Principal, I'm excited to blend my experience with the community's vision to make learning here the best it can be!
General Information
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Mission Statement
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SFMS Student Handbook 2024-2025
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BCBE Student Handbook
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ACIP
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School Resource Officer
Correa, Derek
Officer Correa graduated from D'Iberville High School in D'Iberville, MS in 2002. He made the decision to serve his country in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman in 2004. After completing the Naval Hospital Corps School, he was stationed at the Naval Hospital at Camp Lester in Okinawa, Japan for two years. Derek was then sent to Field Medical Service School at Camp Pendleton in California. After this specialized school, he was stationed with the 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines with the 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton. While with the 1st Marine Division, Petty Officer Correa deployed to the Al Anbar Province near the Syrian border of Iraq for thirteen months in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Derek honorably separated from the military after five years of active service in May of 2009. He married his fiancé, Kristin, in August of that same year. In May of 2012, Derek obtained an Associates of Arts degree with a concentration of Criminal Justice From Hinds Community College. Derek and Kristin moved to Spanish Fort in July of 2102 so she could begin her career as a Pediatric Dentist at Malbis Parkway Pediatric Dentistry. In October of 2012, Derek was hired by the City of Mobile Police Department and was sent through the Police Academy. He served the city of Mobile for four years as a Patrol Officer. Derek decided that he wanted to serve the community in which he lived and was hired by the Spanish Fort Police Department in November of 2016 as a Patrol Officer. In June of 2018, Officer Correa, was sent by the Spanish Fort Police Department to the Nation Association of School Resource Officers' Basic School Resource where he became nationally certified. Officer Correa is excited to be able to make a difference in the lives of the children in our community by working at the Middle School. Officer Correa and wife, Dr. Kristin Correa, have two young sons. The family attends Costal Church in Daphne, AL. They love all things Disney.
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BCBE Safety Message
Protecting our students, teachers and employees is my priority. The Baldwin County Public School System has partnered with the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, the Baldwin County Commission and our municipal law enforcement agencies so that ALL our school campuses have a dedicated School Resource Officer each school day.
As part of our school system's Multi-million dollar commitment to safety, "buzz in"- video identification chick is available on each campus. Everyone must follow stated safety procedures.
Of note, just because you hear "lockdown" does no necessarily mean there is an emergency on campus. We are sometimes alerted by law enforcement of a concern in the community that prompts us to implement our safety plan.
Of supreme importance: if you hear something, say something- not on social media- but report immediately to law enforcement, a teacher or school administrator all concerns. School administrators and law enforcement will sort out the validity, Together, we form a partnership that keeps our schools safe. Thank you for being a partner!
Anthony Sampson
Director of Prevention Support