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Tell us about your family.
We are Rusty and Ali Comley. We have two children: Kyleigh (23) and Briggs (22).
Both our children were born in Hanau, Germany, due to Rusty being in the Army.
We made Clinton our home in 2003 after moving from Fort Rucker, Alabama. Rusty
attended MC Law and is currently an attorney at Watkins and Eager. I’ve spent that last
nineteen years in Clinton Public Schools. We, as a family, enjoy traveling, game nights,
cooking, and watching the Ole Miss Rebels.
How did you meet, and how long have you been married.
We met at Chastain Junior High in Jackson. Soon after, Rusty moved to California,
but we kept in touch. In Rusty’s freshman year at UC Santa Barbara, he visited me at
Ole Miss and transferred a year later. We have been married for 25 years.
What do you love about your college team?
We have so many reasons to love Ole Miss. My mother worked for Ole Miss (UMMC
School of Nursing), which allowed my siblings and me to attend college with no college
loans, along with an Ole Miss Rebelette scholarship. Rusty was in Ole Miss Army ROTC
on a full scholarship. Both of our children also had academic scholarships that allowed
them to graduate from Ole Miss with no college debt. We will forever be grateful for our
Ole Miss educations, and the lifelong friends we met there. One of our favorite things to
do is watch Ole Miss sports. If ever you are at the Grove, you will see us at our longtime
family spot, across from the pharmacy building under the tent that says “Allen Family and
Friends.” Hotty Toddy!
What brings you the greatest joy as a parent?
Seeing our children happy and reaching the goals they set for themselves.
What are some of your favorite things about Clinton?
The small-town feel, the diversity, and the school system. It is a great place to raise a
family. We feel very lucky that we ended up in Clinton.
What accomplishments make you proud during your time
living in Clinton?
We were involved in Clinton Soccer Association where Rusty was the president. We
were also involved in Brilla soccer for many years. I’ve taught for nineteen years at
Clinton Junior High, Clinton High School, and the Career Center. Both Kyleigh and
Briggs graduated from Clinton High School where they both played soccer, were
singer/dancers in Attache’, and Kyleigh was a cheerleader. Briggs went on to play
soccer at Northwest Community College and then transferred to Ole Miss.
What motivates you to have the job that you have?
I love being involved with the students in Clinton. I feel very blessed to have had the
opportunity to work with great teachers, administrators, and students. My favorite thing
about teaching in Clinton is watching my students learn, grow up, and helping them to
become productive young adults. I also hope to help students have a love of mathematics.
I treasure all the students I had the pleasure of teaching over the years.
What’s your favorite thing to do as a family?
Kyleigh – Traveling and visiting new places.
Briggs – I enjoy eating together and playing board games.
FAVORITE TAILGATE RECIPE
Hotty Toddy
Spinach Artichoke
Dip
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 6 cloves fresh garlic (diced)
• 1 large container of fresh spinach
(roughly chopped)
• 2 cans quartered artichoke hearts
(drained)
• 1 jar Bertolli Alfredo sauce
• 1 lemon (seeds removed)
• 1 bag shredded Italian cheese
• 1 bag shredded Parmesan cheese
• 4-5 Tbsp. Tapatio hot sauce
• Salt and pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large
skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and spinach.
Add the quartered artichoke hearts for
the last minute or two. Put skillet contents
in a bowl and pour in Alfredo sauce.
Squeeze in one whole lemon. Add cheese,
Tapatio sauce, and salt and pepper. Stir
together well and pour into a 3-inch-deep
baking dish coated with non-stick cooking
spray. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes,
or until bubbling all over. Serve with your
favorite tortilla chips.
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