For 16 years, he’s been the Superintendent of Leeds City Schools… but there is a lot more to Mr. Moore than his job title. Most people know that Mr. Moore is an avid reader, he loves the lake, and he is an Auburn guy. But did you know his favorite dessert is Warm Brownie À la mode? Did you know his favorite animal is a giraffe? To celebrate Mr. Moore’s 50th birthday, here are 50 fun facts about our fearless leader. See how many of these you didn’t know!
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His nickname is “J.J.”
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He is an Auburn graduate.
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He has a law degree.
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He speaks Spanish and taught Spanish.
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He lived in Mexico for a semester and Costa Rica for another.
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He has 3 children.
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His daughter is a first-year student at UAB
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His oldest son is in the Coast Guard.
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His youngest son is in 4th grade at LES.
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He’s a morning person.
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He loves to play tennis.
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He is still best friends with his college roommates… they have an annual guys weekend together.
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He is an extrovert but does love to have time alone.
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His favorite movie of all time is Shawshank Redemption.
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He couldn’t pick one favorite book, so he gave me 3: Lonesome Dove, Just Mercy, Educated.
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His favorite color is navy blue.
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His favorite genre of music is Classic Rock.
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The best concert he’s ever been to - U2 at the Sphere.
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His favorite song of all time: “You can't always get what you want”
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His favorite things to do on a day off are play tennis, work in the yard, cook on his Big Green Egg.
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His first job was working the concession stand at the ballpark in 8th grade.
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His first car was a Chevrolet Celebrity Station Wagon, AKA "The Party Wagon".
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His favorite holiday is Christmas – he loves the lights.
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When asked if he likes summer or winter, he said “Summer” without hesitation.
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He says the best meal his Mom cooks is her country-fried steak & mashed potatoes.
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He says the best thing he cooks is a good ol’ steak.
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When asked what his favorite place in Leeds is, he said any place on the Little Cahaba River.
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He is still friends with some of his childhood friends, meaning he has 50-year friendships!
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His go-to snack at a gas station: Charcuterie cup at Buccee’s.
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His order at Chick-fil-A: Market Salad with Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette Dressing & a Diet Lemonade
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The most notable person he’s ever met - Jimmy Carter at Century Plaza. He was 2 years old and shook President Carter’s hand!
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He met his wife through her hairdresser!
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The best trip he’s been on in the U.S. - Bar Harbor, Maine.
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The best trip he’s been on outside the U.S. - Ireland.
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The trips he can't wait to take: Patagonia & Scotland.
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He has been to 15 countries and 35 states.
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His last binge-watch was Ozark.
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His childhood hero was Ronald Reagan.
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His pet peeve in life is complaining.
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He always wanted to be a teacher.
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If it's Mr. Moore’s night to pick what's for dinner, he picks pot roast, mashed potatoes, and carrots.
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If it’s his night to pick what’s for dinner, OUT TO EAT, he cannot resist Jersey Mike’s.
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His thermostat is set at 70 in the summer.
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He has 3 pets: Pumpkin the cat, CoCo the Goldendoodle, and Cash the Schnauzer.
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If "Christmas Vacation" is on TV, he cannot turn it off.
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Chinese Food vs Mexican Food? Chinese.
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What will he do when he retires? Play a lot of tennis, work in the yard, gain more cooking skills.
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“Pay as you go” is a quote from his grandfather he says often.
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Mr. Moore has an active law license, but has never charged a dollar for services.
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How does he like to unwind? Grill out, watch the lake, listen to music.
Honorable Mention Questions:
Most proud moment as a dad - rearing 3 happy, healthy kids.
Most proud moment as Superintendent - growing our preK program, Craft Academy, and Academic offerings.
Happy 50th Birthday, Mr. Moore!
