Physical Education
Coach MossMy name is Nina Moss. I graduated from Good Hope High School in 2012. I attended Martin Methodist College on a basketball scholarship where I obtained my bachelors degree in physical education(2016). I received my masters degree from UWA online in special education (2019) and my Ed.S in Teacher Leader (2024). I taught special education from 2019-2025. During the 2025 -2026 school year, I will be teaching PE at East Elementary and assisting the Lady Bearcats Basketball Team. I married my husband, Thomas Moss , in 2020. We have one daughter, Ada, who was born in May of 2024. We are members of St. John’s Church. In our free time, we enjoy spending time with family and going to the lake.
Coach McPhillips
Hello! My name is Joseph McPhillips. I am so honored to begin my 17th year teaching Physical Education at Cullman City Schools. I feel I have the best job in the world because I get to interact with young students and teach them real world skills through sports. The life lessons that I have gone through are what motivates me to educate all my students to prepare them for lifelong success. I received my bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Master’s degree in Educational Leadership all from The University of Alabama. I am also a Football Coach in the Cullman City School System and cherish the memories and relationships made throughout my time coaching student-athletes.
I am married to my best friend, Tracie McPhillips, who is also a PE Teacher at Cullman Middle School. We live here in Cullman and have two beautiful kids, Ryleigh (12) and Dyson (9). In my spare time, I love being with my family and friends, going to the beach, playing golf and watching any and all sports, but especially Alabama Football. Roll Tide!
Ms. Smallwood
Emily Smallwood has spent the past four years working as a Physical Education aide while completing her degree in Elementary Education. She is also an elementary archery coach, passionate about helping kids build confidence and coordination through movement and sport. Outside of school, Emily is a proud mom to her 6-year-old daughter, Melodie. She enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, hiking, and kayaking whenever she can.