Faucett-Vestavia's principal, Genea Monroe, met Todd Whitaker on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. Faucett-Vestavia's faculty conducted a professional book study on Whitaker's book, What Great Teachers Do Differently. Faculty members participated in an online blog over the summer and enjoyed the book. Mr. Whitaker was the guest speaker for Tuscaloosa County Schools' Administrative Retreat held at the UA Law School.