Shades Cahaba School has had just nine principles in the first 100 years. The first principal, James Ward stayed for 23 years before he was “kicked upstairs” to the Jefferson County Board of Education. Here is a list of the Principals and the years they served Shades Cahaba.
- James Ward, 1920-1943
- R.B. Nichols, 1944-1951
- Lelton Cobb, 1951 – 1965
- Margaret Vines, 1965-1969
- Louis LeVaughn, 1969–1981
- Mike Miller, 1981–1989
- Karen Delano, 1989-1999
- Sue Grogan, 2000–2013
- John Lowry, 2013–2021
- Wendy Story, 2021-Present
James Ward, 1920-1943 
R.B. Nichols, 1944-1951 
Lelton Cobb, 1951 – 1965 
Margaret Vines, 1965-1969 
Louis LeVaughn, 1969–1981 
Mike Miller, 1981–1989 
Karen Delano 1989-1999 
Sue Grogan, 2000–2013 
John Lowry, 2013–2021 
Wendy Story, 2021-Present
