Mr. William J. Taylor joins the faculty with a distinguished career in education and coaching, marking this as his 21st year in the classroom. A proud alumnus of the last graduating class of Grand Bay High School (1998), he went on to earn his degree from Troy (State) University (2003), where he was a four-year member of the renowned Sound of the South Marching Band as a baritone player.

Mr. Taylor holds dual certification in both sciences and history, with experience teaching Life Science, Physics, Physical Science, World History, Government, and Geography.

This year marks the start of his 15th year as a wrestling coach and 10th year as a middle school football coach. His coaching success includes three undefeated middle school football seasons (at Wetumpka Middle, Montevallo Middle, and Prattville Junior High). As a wrestling coach, he has mentored four state champions and 15 state placers. Most recently, he founded the Tallassee Girls' wrestling program, which impressively finished 5th in the state in its inaugural year. He is excited to bring his passion and experience to this 7A program and looks forward to growing its future success.