The Phenix City Board of Education has named Nathan Walters as Interim Superintendent, effective January 1, 2026. Walters has served as Superintendent Designee since September 2, 2025, and will continue leading the district during the Phenix City Board of Education’s superintendent search. The Board has up to 180 days to fill the superintendent vacancy.
Walters brings a strong, student-centered vision to the role, grounded in his belief in the transformative power of education. “My vision is changing the world by developing future leaders, one student at a time,” Walters said. As Interim Superintendent, Walters emphasized that the district’s focus will remain on what is in the best interest of students.
His priorities include increasing community involvement, reviewing curriculum and
report card data to ensure academic growth, expanding extracurricular opportunities, and redesigning the STEM Center on Phenix City Intermediate School’s campus. The redesigned center will incorporate elements of fine arts and Phenix City history, creating a more engaging and well-rounded learning environment for students.
Community partnership is a key part of Walters’ approach to leadership. “I would like to get more help from the community and bridge that path because, as Mayor Eddy Lowe says, ‘you’re only as good as your school system’—and we’re only as good as our community,” Walters said. Board Chair Yolaunda Daniel expressed confidence in Walters’ leadership and reaffirmed the district’s ongoing mission. “Mr. Walters has served as Superintendent Designee and has done an outstanding job overseeing the district’s daily operations,” Daniel said. “His leadership has been steady, effective, and a true asset during this transition.”
Daniel added, “The goal of Phenix City has not changed. We remain firmly committed to providing the best education possible for our students, while continuing to support and uplift our teachers and staff across the district.”
Phenix City Schools looks forward to continued progress under Walters’ leadership and remains committed to serving students, families, and the greater community.
