Apr. 10, 2025–Kristi July / Principal, Covenant Academy of Mobile

Kristi July currently serves as the Principal/Head of School at Covenant Academy of Mobile (CAM). She is highly regarded for her effectiveness as an administrator. With 19 years of experience in education, Mrs. July has worked as a teacher, Signature Academy Coordinator, and assistant principal within Mobile County Public Schools, gaining insight across urban, rural, and suburban schools. Passionate about education and workforce development, she played a key role in implementing the career academy model in local high schools, facilitating partnerships with industries to ensure students acquire the skills necessary for success after graduation. Throughout her career, Mrs. July has created opportunities for underrepresented students, organizing field visits, mock interviews, and paid summer internships, which have led many students to secure high-paying jobs post-graduation.

Mrs. July has served as a leadership coach, working with teachers, principals, and superintendents in Alabama, Mississippi, and New Mexico. Her experience includes:

  • Leading the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs
  • Managing the daily operations of schools
  • Designing, planning, facilitating, and evaluating professional development for teachers, students, and administrators
  • Collecting evidence of instructional strategies and using it to help teachers and administrators adjust instruction