The Chattahoochee Valley Educational Foundation Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the hire of Springwood School’s new Head of School, Mrs. Allyson Langley Matthews. She is no stranger to Springwood. Mrs. Matthews is an alumna (Class of 1983) and a mother to three Springwood graduates. She taught science at Springwood before serving as the High School Director. In recent years, Mrs. Matthews has held an assistant principal and principal position in local public schools, most recently as principal of Eastside J.P. Powell Magnet School in LaFayette.

During that time, Mrs. Matthews continued to serve Springwood in a variety of ways – for some time as a board member, as a parent volunteer, and as an alumna. She is a Wildcat through and through.

Mrs. Matthews commented, “I am honored to lead the school in fulfilling its mission of developing the whole child, focusing on Mind, Body, and Spirit. I believe that a Springwood education continues to be a tremendous opportunity for students that live in East Alabama and West Georgia. Students that matriculate from Springwood School are prepared to make choices at the next level due to their extensive preparation and the academically focused environment present on campus. I look forward to meeting all the current families as well as individuals interested in learning more about what a private school education entails.”

Mrs. Matthews graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Lagrange College in Lagrange, GA. She continued her studies by earning a Master of Arts in Instructional Leadership from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL. In her spare time, Mrs. Matthews enjoys hiking and traveling with her family. 

For 50 years, Springwood has served the Valley area by developing students who have grown to serve their own communities as leaders and influencers for the next generation. Please help us congratulate Mrs. Matthews as we all work together to continue the excellence of independent education in our area.