Phone: 205-379-5350
Email Mr. Taki Sarhaan, Principal

Welcome to Shades Valley High School!  I am honored to serve as your principal and to lead a school dedicated to excellence and innovation.  Since my tenure began in July of 2019, I have been committed to fostering an environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

With over two decades of experience in education, I have had the privilege of serving in various leadership roles, from assistant principal positions at Saks High School, Hueytown High School, and Clay-Chalkville High School, to principal roles at Minor Middle School and now here at Shades Valley.  My journey began as a business education teacher at Pittman Middle School and Oxford High School, and this foundation has shaped my vision for preparing our students for future success in a dynamic world.

 At Shades Valley High School, we ARE Accountable, Respectful, and Empathetic!  Together with our dedicated faculty and staff, we strive to be a model 21st Century school providing diverse pathways for students to excel in a global society. 

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to ensure the success of every student.  Go Mounties!

Sincerely,

Taki Sarhaan, Principal
Shades Valley High School

Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Alabama A&M University, July 1993

Master of Science (MS), Business Education, Alabama A&M University, May 1998

Educational Administrative Certification, Jacksonville State University, May 2001

Experience:

Principal, Shades Valley High School; July 2019- Present

Principal, Minor Middle School; April 2016- June 2019

Assistant Principal, Clay- Chalkville High School; July 2010- April 2016

Assistant Principal, Hueytown High School; July 2007- July 2010

Assistant Principal, Saks High School, July 2004 - July 2007

Business Education Teacher, Oxford High School;, July 1999 - July 2004

Business Education Teacher, Pittman Middle School; July 1998- July 1999

Special Assistant to the President’s Wife, Alabama A&M University; September 1993 - July 1998