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Dr. Todd Freeman, Vestavia Hills City Schools Superintendent, has been named Alabama’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year by the State Superintendents of Alabama (SSA). Dr. Freeman has served as the seventh superintendent of Vestavia Hills City Schools since March 2018. During his tenure, the school district developed strategic plan goals and renewed its accreditation in 2019. Along with his leadership team, Dr. Freeman implemented a school restructuring and rezoning plan, which included the opening of three new schools: Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge, Pizitz Middle School’s new campus, and the Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus. Prior to coming to Vestavia, Dr. Freeman was superintendent of Sylacauga City Schools. His career spans more than 30 years and includes teaching social studies at Auburn High School, Executive Director of Operations and Administrative Services at Auburn City Schools, and principal of Auburn High School. Dr. Freeman holds degrees from Jacksonville State University, Auburn University, and Valdosta State University.