Spain Park High School hires new assistant principal

Josh Britnell has joined Spain Park High School as assistant principal. He takes the position previously held by Larry Giangrosso, who, earlier in June was appointed as the new principal of Spain Park High School.

Britnell came to Spain Park High from the Shelby County School District, where he served as an assistant principal at Chelsea High School.

"I am very excited to be in Hoover City Schools," said Britnell, who is in his 11th year as an educator.

At Spain Park High School, Britnell's duties will include discipline, attendance, teacher evaluations and school safety. Prior to his administrative roles, Britnell taught math for eight years at Homewood High School and coached baseball and basketball, also at Homewood.  

Britnell has been married to his wife, Heather, for six years. The couple has twin boys, William and Joseph.