Dr. Dee Fowler became the superintendent of Hoover City School in July of 2021. Before his appointment, he performed many roles in the field of education. He served as Deputy State Superintendent and Chief of Staff to the State Superintendent, Chief Associate for Leadership Evaluation and Development for the Akribos Group, and superintendent of the Madison City School System. He also served as assistant superintendent, director of administration, operations, and personnel for Madison City Schools. His career has spanned over 40 years and began as a teacher in the Madison County School System 

He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Lipscomb University, Masters in Education Administration from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, AA Certification in Education from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, and a Doctorate Degree in Education from The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. 

Dr. Fowler was a finalist for the position of State Superintendent. Twice Dr. Fowler was selected as a finalist for School Superintendent of the Year by the School Superintendents of Alabama. He has also been recognized as Superintendent of the Year by the Alabama Parent Teacher Association. 

Dr. Fowler and his wife, Marcia, currently reside in Hoover. They have one son, James, who is married to the former Margaret McCrummen of Mobile, Alabama, and one grandson.