Mountain Brook Schools: Recent Episodes
Mountain Brook Schools
Mountain Brook Schools is a K-12 public school system that is committed to providing an effective, challenging, and engaging education for every one of our students. Our podcast will give you a behind-the-scenes look at what we do and the people who make it possible.
Henry Stallcup graduated Mountain Brook High School in 2024 and served as SGA President his senior year. Since graduating, he started college at Pepperdine, has studied abroad and worked in Washington, D.C. In this interview with William Galloway, Henry reflects on his time at Mountain Brook and how this school system and community helped him in the first few years of his post-high school experience.
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Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent, Dr. Dicky Barlow, addressed the entire Mountain Brook Schools faculty and staff at the district's 2026 Institute Day. Listen to his message here as he previews the 2026-2027 school year and unveils the school system's 8 belief statements.
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Paul Hnizdil, winner of the Mountain Brook Schools 'Ann Pritchard Award' delivered this message at the district's 2026 Institute Day. Mr. Hnizdil is a 9th grade advanced history teacher at Mountain Brook Junior High.
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Mountain Brook Director of Student Services, Amanda Hood, sits down with Corporal Ro Burrow (School Resource Officer) and Derek Kennedy (Mountain Brook Junior High Principal) to discuss the expansion of the use of the Circool software in Mountain Brook Schools this upcoming school year.
Circool has and will continue to be used to allow parents in and outside of the building during school hours. It will now also serve as the pathway to check students in and out of school. Listen in to learn more about why all parents and guardians should activate their account today!
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Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent, Dr. Dicky Barlow's message to new teachers during the Mountain Brook Schools New Teacher Institute 2026.
Mountain Brook High School Principal, Lars Porter, sits down for a conversation with Mountain Brook Schools Communications Director, William Galloway, to talk about the upcoming school year at Mountain Brook High School. Mr. Porter talks about the goals and processes needed for a successful year.
This podcast is for students, parents and anyone interested in partnering to support Mountain Brook High School
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Author of "Theo of Golden," Allen Levi, sits down with his friend Dicky Barlow (Superintendent of Mountain Brook Schools) on stage at the Mountain Brook Schools Engage Learning Conference to discuss the book, its message, character development, storylines and more. Conversations center around topics like hospitality, knowing and caring for people and how acts of kindness can transform lives and communities. Enjoy!
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Allen Levi and Dicky Barlow discuss "Theo of Golden" - June 10, 2026
Clayton Conversations: Lindsay Webster - New District Curriculum Specialist for Mountain Brook Schools
Learn more about Mrs. Webster: https://www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us/12154?articleID=59465
On this episode, Mountain Brook Schools Administrator, Donald Clayton, visits with high school students. Watch or listen and enjoy!
Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaD%252bYdLzwHqWFA%253d%253d
Who's speaking? What do I need to know before I go?
ALL IN Parent Conference
Jan 14, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Learn more and reserve your spot at this free conference by visiting: https://www.allinmountainbrook.org/
Event Preview: Students and Staff Preview the 2026 ALL IN Mountain Brook Parent Conference
ALL IN Parent Conference
Jan 14, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Learn more and reserve your spot at this free conference by visiting: https://www.allinmountainbrook.org/
Event Preview: ALL IN Mountain Brook Parent Conference Jan. 14, 2026
ALL IN Parent ConferenceJan 14, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Learn more and reserve your spot at this free conference by visiting: https://www.allinmountainbrook.org/
Amy Kathryn Gannon: Mountain Brook High School 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year sits down with Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent, Dr. Dicky Barlow, to discuss her recognition!
Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaBOZ3wTJmEvcA%253d%253d
Sara Martin: Mountain Brook Junior High 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year sits down with Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent, Dr. Dicky Barlow, to discuss her recognition!
Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaAQA4sVuBSSSw%253d%253d
Kate Beidleman: Mountain Brook Elementary 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year sits down with Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent, Dr. Dicky Barlow, to discuss her recognition!
Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaCS9mvqoENCsQ%253d%253d
Johnna Noles: Crestline Elementary 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year sits down with Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent, Dr. Dicky Barlow, to discuss her recognition!
Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaAS2WxMVHPxrg%253d%253d
Beth Dean: Cherokee Bend Elementary 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year sits down with Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent, Dr. Dicky Barlow, to discuss her recognition!
Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaDaQcWubdGRYw%253d%253d
Tara Smith: Brookwood Forest Elementary 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year sits down with Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent, Dr. Dicky Barlow, to discuss her recognition!
Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaBb8xVNys0yHg%253d%253d
Henry Kimbrough, a student at Mountain Brook High School, had his dreams come true this past weekend thanks to Dream On 3. Listen to hear more about his dream weekend in Tuscaloosa cheering on the Crimson Tide.
Watch Interview: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaDE4ap%252bYyO3tQ%253d%253d
Community Connections: Baynes Autrey
Baynes is a 2019 graduate of Mountain Brook High School who graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2023 and is currently in flight school as a First Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. On this episode, Baynes shares about his experience in Mountain Brook and how it prepared him for success at the USNA as a student-athlete.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0jocL56r4uk
On this episode, Mountain Brook Schools Administrator, Donald Clayton, visits with Samantha Oliphant, a 9th grade student at Mountain Brook Junior High. Watch or listen to learn more about Samantha, her student experience and more!
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mountain-brook-schools/id1620212305?i=1000728581213
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1cjbZJ5gISutRoXAkMNlEh?si=ieoaVb22Q9SkCMEyb10PGQ
Watch on EduVision: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaBZ5sHIhynCpA%253d%253d
Alec Lewis, a 2015 Mountain Brook High School graduate, joins the Mountain Brook Schools podcast to talk about his journey in sports media and journalism which began at Mountain Brook Junior High in 9th grade. He now covers the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL for The Athletic and has been an industry professional since high school.
Watch or listen to learn more about Alec's journey, appreciation for his upbringing in Mountain Brook and more.
Watch: https://youtu.be/ytgX9omv0Yc
On this episode, Mountain Brook Schools Administrator, Donald Clayton, visits with Chris Whetstone, a 6th grade English teacher at Crestline Elementary School. Watch or listen to learn more about Mr. Whetstone, his career and his interests.
Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaB3rVGqxNg4jw%253d%253d
🎙️Clayton Conversations: Gracie Tortorici
On this episode, Mountain Brook Schools Administrator, Donald Clayton, visits with Gracie Tortorici, a 6th grade teacher at Mountain Brook Elementary School. Watch or listen to learn more about Ms. Tortorici, her career and her interests.
Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaBZLy8HeVTRWA%253d%253d
On this episode, Mountain Brook Schools Administrator, Donald Clayton, visits with Creagh Goings, a Kindergarten teacher at Mountain Brook Elementary School. Watch or listen to learn more about Ms. Goings, her career and her interests.
Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaDiFnnzBFBT9w%253d%253d
Warren Fitzpatrick, a Mountain Brook High School graduate and current Texas A&M Men's Basketball Director of Operations/Assistant General Manager visits the Mountain Brook Schools podcast to discuss his time at Mountain Brook, those along the way who helped him achieve his dreams, goals and much more. Warren shares stories of what it's like to work for Bucky McMillan at Samford and now Texas A&M. He explains his role, shares stories and experiences from his journey in sports. Check it out!
Watch: https://youtu.be/NhGnj8raNCU
On this episode, Mountain Brook Schools Administrator, Donald Clayton, visits with Lars Porter, an Assistant Principal at Mountain Brook High School. Watch or listen to learn more about Mr. Porter, his career and his interests.
On this podcast, MBS Director of Student Services, Amanda Hood, sits down with Eric Hollis (Mountain Brook High School Assistant Principal) and Christy Christian (Crestline Elementary Principal) to discuss the topic of attendance in school. August 6, 2025
Clayton Conversations: Kathryn Stubblefield
On this episode, Mountain Brook Schools Administrator, Donald Clayton, visits with Kathryn Stubblefield, a 2nd grade teacher at Brookwood Forest Elementary School. Watch or listen to learn more about Kathryn, her career and her interests.
Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaCPGIgwsgwkhQ%253d%253d
Alabama Vaping Law (HP8) 2025: Info from Mountain Brook Schools.
MBS Director of Student Services, Amanda Hood, sits down with MBHS Principal, Carrie Busby, and MBJH Principal, Derek Kennedy, to discuss this new law and how Mountain Brook Schools will comply.
🎙️Clayton Conversations: Dan Solomon
On this episode, Mountain Brook Schools Administrator, Donald Clayton, visits with Dan Solomon, a Special Education teacher at Mountain Brook High School. Watch or listen to learn more about Dan, his career and his interests.
Mountain Brook Schools Administrators examine the FOCUS Act signed into law by Governor Ivey on May 14, 2025. In this episode, the administrators break down what this will look like in our schools.
Mountain Brook Schools Administrators examine the FOCUS Act signed into law by Governor Ivey on May 14, 2025. In this episode, the administrators break down what this will look like in our schools.
🎙️Clayton Conversations: Ann Vandevelde
On this episode, Mountain Brook Schools Administrator, Donald Clayton, visits with Ann Vandevelde, a math teacher at Mountain Brook Junior High. Watch or listen to learn more about Ann, her career and her interests.
Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaCWf062p8h8sw%253d%253d
🎙️Clayton Conversations: Karla Stanford
On this episode, Mountain Brook Schools Administrator, Donald Clayton, visits with Karla Stanford, a coach at Mountain Brook Junior High. Watch or listen to learn more about Karla, her career and her interests.
Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaDvUziddGcgyg%253d%253d
🎙️Clayton Conversations: Gracee Carroll
On this episode, Mountain Brook Schools Administrator, Donald Clayton, visits with Gracee Carroll, a 4th grade teacher at Crestline Elementary. Watch or listen to learn more about Gracee, her career and her interests.
Watch: https://www.eduvision.tv/l?mRygDDeS
Jack Abenoja, a senior student-athlete at Mountain Brook High School, was named the 6A Larry Striplin Jr. Scholar-Athlete Award Recipient at the AHSAA Banquet in mid-April 2025!
Watch episode: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaAZ5X6S6h5USw%253d%253d
This podcast featuring Rachel Weingartner (Mountain Brook City Schools Foundation Executive Director) and Dr. Dicky Barlow (Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent) explains the what, why and how questions of the foundation's latest campaign. Listen to find out more about the campaign's history, goals and objectives.
To donate, please visit: https://mbgives.org/fundfuture/
Making a Difference: MBJH Library - This podcast (video and audio) highlights the growth and the impact the library at Mountain Brook Junior High has made in recent years. Students and along with a librarian share stories telling of the library’s ability to foster flourishing relationships, cultivate a love for not only reading but learning and how leadership has ignited a space to become special.
Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaA4vyRs6uTJZg%253d%253d
Mountain Brook Schools brings you good news from around the school district on a quarterly basis throughout the school year. This is the audio version of a newsletter sent out to parents, teachers and staff. Follow @mtnbrookschools on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) or visit www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us to read the extended versions of these good news stories.
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its stakeholders throughout the district! Watch this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! Campbell is a student at Mountain Brook High School who has worked this year as the school's athletic photographer.
Watch the episode: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaA6wO5c48pq6w%253d%253d
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! Jill Wiggins is a 7th grade English teacher at Mountain Brook Junior High and previews the 2025 Learning Conference taking place June 17-18, 2025.
Watch the interview here: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaC5EC9L7iiA2Q%253d%253d
Register as a speaker or attendee for the Engage Learning Conference here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-engage-conference-empowering-educators-through-connection-tickets-1007776886797
About Engage Learning Conference:
Join us for a day of inspiration, learning, and networking at Mountain Brook High School. This event is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals, hear from top speakers in the industry, and gain valuable insights to help you grow personally and professionally.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, there's something for everyone at The ENGAGE Conference. Don't miss this opportunity to ENGAGE with others, learn from experts, and take your skills to the next level.
Sam Gaston has served as Mountain Brook's City Manager for 32 years and has announced his plans to retire in November 2025. As the school system and city have had a partnership from the beginning, Gaston has been instrumental in maintaining a connection between the two during his tenure. Enjoy this episode where Sam shares stories and expresses gratitude for his career in Mountain Brook.
Watch the episode: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaAQBopF7LF6Ng%253d%253d
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow visits with 2025 Mountain Brook High School Teacher of the Year, Jane Ganey.
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow visits with 2025 Mountain Brook Junior High Teacher of the Year, Brittany Henegar.
Watch the episode: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaC2Xm08fdl5Yw%253d%253d
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow visits with 2025 Mountain Brook Elementary Teacher of the Year, Bill Andrews.
Watch the interview here: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaCxIDTU5MMBTw%253d%253d
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow visits with 2025 Cherokee Bend Elementary Teacher of the Year, Barbara Parker.
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow visits with 2025 Brookwood Forest Elementary Teacher of the Year, Amanda Potaczek.
Watch the interview here: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaDVjySP3dW1jw%253d%253d
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow visits with 2025 Crestline Elementary Teacher of the Year, Dr. Lauren Anson.
Watch the interview here: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaAYcrMZ0DP%252b9Q%253d%253d
🎙️OUR PEOPLE: we are continuing our podcast series as we meet employees from around the Mountain Brook school district. This month, meet Richard Kelly! He is a teacher and coach at Mountain Brook High School. He is also a parent in our school district.
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ALL IN Mountain Brook: Anxiety (w/ Dr. Nina Reynolds). Conversation between Stacy White (ALL IN Mountain Brook) and Dr. Reynolds. This podcast is a product of ALL IN Mountain Brook and distributed through the Mountain Brook Schools podcast channels. For more information, programming scheduling or to donate, visit allinmountainbrook.org
ALL IN Mountain Brook: Executive Functioning Skills (w/ Stacy Ladden). Conversation between Stacy White (ALL IN Mountain Brook) and Stacy Ladden. This podcast is a product of ALL IN Mountain Brook and distributed through the Mountain Brook Schools podcast channels. For more information, programming scheduling or to donate, visit allinmountainbrook.org
ALL IN Mountain Brook: Parenting Outside the Mold (w/ Ashley Beard). Conversation between Stacy White (ALL IN Mountain Brook) and Ashley Beard. This podcast is a product of ALL IN Mountain Brook and distributed through the Mountain Brook Schools podcast channels. For more information, programming scheduling or to donate, visit allinmountainbrook.org
ALL IN Mountain Brook: When Worry Turns To Anxiety. Conversation between Bevelle Worthen and Carlton Cooper. This podcast is a product of ALL IN Mountain Brook and distributed through the Mountain Brook Schools podcast channels. For more information, programming scheduling or to donate, visit allinmountainbrook.org
ALL IN Mountain Brook is launching an “App Awareness” series to help provide any and all listeners a peek behind the social media apps students, especially teenagers are using today.
The host of the podcast is ALL IN board member, Amanda Hood. This podcast is a product of ALL IN Mountain Brook and distributed through the Mountain Brook Schools podcast channels. For more information, programming scheduling or to donate, visit allinmountainbrook.org
ALL IN Mountain Brook is launching an “App Awareness” series to help provide any and all listeners a peek behind the social media apps students, especially teenagers are using today.
The host of the podcast is ALL IN board member, Amanda Hood. This podcast is a product of ALL IN Mountain Brook and distributed through the Mountain Brook Schools podcast channels. For more information, programming scheduling or to donate, visit allinmountainbrook.org
ALL IN Mountain Brook is launching an “App Awareness” series to help provide any and all listeners a peek behind the social media apps students, especially teenagers are using today.
The host of the podcast is ALL IN board member, Amanda Hood. This podcast is a product of ALL IN Mountain Brook and distributed through the Mountain Brook Schools podcast channels. For more information, programming scheduling or to donate, visit allinmountainbrook.org
ALL IN Mountain Brook is launching an “App Awareness” series to help provide any and all listeners a peek behind the social media apps students, especially teenagers are using today.
The host of the podcast is ALL IN board member, Amanda Hood. This podcast is a product of ALL IN Mountain Brook and distributed through the Mountain Brook Schools podcast channels. For more information, programming scheduling or to donate, visit allinmountainbrook.org
ALL IN Mountain Brook is launching an “App Awareness” series to help provide any and all listeners a peek behind the social media apps students, especially teenagers are using today.
The host of the podcast is ALL IN board member, Amanda Hood. This podcast is a product of ALL IN Mountain Brook and distributed through the Mountain Brook Schools podcast channels. For more information, programming scheduling or to donate, visit allinmountainbrook.org
ALL IN Mountain Brook is launching an “App Awareness” series to help provide any and all listeners a peek behind the social media apps students, especially teenagers are using today.
The host of the podcast is ALL IN board member, Amanda Hood. This podcast is a product of ALL IN Mountain Brook and distributed through the Mountain Brook Schools podcast channels. For more information, programming scheduling or to donate, visit allinmountainbrook.org
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! Keith Fowler is a custodian at Mountain Brook High School
Mountain Brook Schools brings you good news from around the school district on a quarterly basis throughout the school year. This is the audio version of a newsletter sent out to parents, teachers and staff. Follow @mtnbrookschools on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) or visit www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us to read the extended versions of these good news stories.
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! Libby Kiyak is a Media Specialist at Mountain Brook Elementary.
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! Chrissy Mauldin is a first grade teacher at Crestline Elementary.
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to welcome its newest and youngest students to the Mountain Brook Schools family! Listen as Nathan Pitner (Brookwood Forest Elementary Principal), Johnna Noles (Crestline Elementary Kindergarten teacher) and Amanda Hood (Mountain Brook Schools Director of Student Services) sit down to discuss what Kindergarten parents in our school district can expect as we approach the new school year!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts and follow @mtnbrookschools on social media to stay up to date with the latest news and information.
William Galloway and Andy Urban explain the Mountain Brook High School Athletic Fundraising efforts and how you can get involved for the upcoming school year. Visit https://www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us/Page/25399 to learn more and contact Galloway or Urban with questions if you are interested in supporting MBHS Spartan Athletics!
Mountain Brook Schools brings you good news from around the school district on a monthly basis. This is the audio version of a newsletter sent out to parents, teachers and staff. Follow @mtnbrookschools on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) or visit www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us to read the extended versions of these good news stories.
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! Anthony Marino is a science teacher at Mountain Brook High School.
Mountain Brook Schools brings you good news from around the school district on a monthly basis. This is the audio version of a newsletter sent out to parents, teachers and staff. Follow @mtnbrookschools on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) or visit www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us to read the extended versions of these good news stories.
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! Kimi Blanton is a Spanish teacher at Crestline Elementary School.
Mountain Brook Schools brings you good news from around the school district on a monthly basis. This is the audio version of a newsletter sent out to parents, teachers and staff. Follow @mtnbrookschools on social media (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram and LinkedIn) or visit www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us to read the extended versions of these good news stories.
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Congratulations to Mrs. Sherri Whitehead, the Robotics and Project Lead The Way teacher at Mountain Brook Junior High, who is being recognized as a PAEMST Finalist statewide.
Listen to this episode to learn more about Sherri and her recognition!
OUR PEOPLE: Kelly Chaffin - MBHS Teacher of the Year 2023-24
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in, and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! In this episode, Dr. Barlow visits with Mountain Brook High School's 2023-24 Teacher of the Year, Kelly Chaffin.
Visit our website to learn more: www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us
OUR PEOPLE: Craig Jelks - MBJH Teacher of the Year 2023-24
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in, and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! In this episode, Dr. Barlow visits with Mountain Brook Junior High's 2023-24 Teacher of the Year, Craig Jelks.
Visit our website to learn more: www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us
OUR PEOPLE: Sarah Richardson - MBE Teacher of the Year 2023-24
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in, and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! In this episode, Dr. Barlow visits with Mountain Brook Elementary's 2023-24 Teacher of the Year, Sarah Richardson.
Visit our website to learn more: www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us
OUR PEOPLE: Kendra Bierbrauer - Crestline Teacher of the Year 2023-24
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in, and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! In this episode, Dr. Barlow visits with Crestline's 2023-24 Teacher of the Year, Kendra Bierbrauer.
Visit our website to learn more: www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us
OUR PEOPLE: Leah Saab - Cherokee Bend Teacher of the Year 2023-24
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in, and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! In this episode, Dr. Barlow visits with Cherokee Bend Elementary's 2023-24 Teacher of the Year, Leah Saab.
Visit our website to learn more: www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us
OUR PEOPLE: Perry Wright - BWF Teacher of the Year 2023-24
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in, and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! In this episode, Dr. Barlow visits with Brookwood Forest's 2023-24 Teacher of the Year, Perry Wright.
Visit our website to learn more: www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us
Mountain Brook Schools brings you good news from around the school district on a monthly basis. This is the audio version of a newsletter sent out to parents, teachers and staff. Follow @mtnbrookschools on social media (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram and LinkedIn) or visit www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us to read the extended versions of these good news stories.
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! On this episode, Cherokee Bend Elementary Child Nutrition Program Manager, Yolanda Lewis.
Mountain Brook Schools brings you good news from around the school district on a monthly basis. This is the audio version of a newsletter sent out to parents, teachers and staff. Follow @mtnbrookschools on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) or visit www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us to read the extended versions of these good news stories.
Coach Chris Yeager joins the Mountain Brook Schools podcast to provide listeners with a preview of the 2023 6A football playoffs and the what the Spartans are doing to prepare! Listen anywhere you get your podcasts and be sure to follow Mountain Brook Schools and Mountain Brook football on social media.
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! This episode: Bill and Suzanne Andrews, 5th grade teachers at Mountain Brook Elementary.
Mountain Brook Schools brings you good news from around the school district on a monthly basis. This is the audio version of a newsletter sent out to parents, teachers and staff. Follow @mtnbrookschools on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) or visit www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us to read the extended versions of these good news stories.
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! This episode: Sammye Davis, the Literacy Coach at Brookwood Forest Elementary.
Mountain Brook Schools brings you good news from around the school district on a monthly basis. This is the audio version of a newsletter sent out to parents, teachers and staff. Follow @mtnbrookschools on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) or visit www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us to read the extended versions of these good news stories.
Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them!
Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow sits down with Ashley McCombs (Mountain Brook Elementary Principal) and Perry Wright (Brookwood Forest Elementary Kindergarten teacher) to discuss what Kindergarten parents in our school district can expect as we approach the new school year! Listen wherever you get your podcasts and follow @mtnbrookschools on social media to stay up to date with the latest news and information.
Mountain Brook Schools brings you good news from around the school district on a monthly basis. This is the audio version of a newsletter sent out to parents, teachers and staff. Follow @mtnbrookschools on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) or visit www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us to read the extended versions of these good news stories.
Mountain Brook Schools brings you good news from around the school district on a monthly basis. This is the audio version of a newsletter sent out to parents, teachers and staff. Follow @mtnbrookschools on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) or visit www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us to read the extended versions of these good news stories.
Mountain Brook Schools brings you good news from around the school district on a monthly basis. This is the audio version of a newsletter sent out to parents, teachers and staff. Follow @mtnbrookschools on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) or visit www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us to read the extended versions of these good news stories.
Mountain Brook Schools brings you good news from around the school district on a monthly basis. This is the audio version of a newsletter sent out to parents, teachers and staff. Follow @mtnbrookschools on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) or visit www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us to read the extended versions of these good news stories.
Over the winter break, the Mountain Brook High School Marching Band visited Italy to participate in a parade on New Year's Day. Listen as Dr. Barlow interviews Jason Smith (MBHS Band Director) and Blayne Hannon (MBHS Drum Major) about their experience. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and follow @mtnbrookschools on social media.
MBS Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow and Christy Christian (Crestline Principal) visit with 2022-23 Crestline Teacher of the Year, Debbie Holder. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and follow Mountain Brook Schools on social media @mtnbrookschools.
MBS Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow and Brannon Aaron (CBS Principal) visit with 2022-23 Cherokee Bend and Mountain Brook Schools District Elementary Teacher of the Year, Lyndsi Kirk. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and follow Mountain Brook Schools on social media @mtnbrookschools.
MBS Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow and Nathan Pitner (BWF Principal) visit with 2022-23 BWF Teacher of the Year, Tanishia Sims. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and follow Mountain Brook Schools on social media @mtnbrookschools.
Dr. Barlow and Donald Clayton (MBJH Principal) visit with 2022-23 MBJH Teacher of the Year, Debbie Stump. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and follow Mountain Brook Schools on social media @mtnbrookschools.
Mountain Brook Schools brings you good news from around the school district on a monthly basis. This is the audio version of a newsletter sent out to parents, teachers and staff. Follow @mtnbrookschools or visit www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us to read the extended versions of these good news stories.
Dr. Barlow and Ashley McCombs (MBE Principal) visit with 2022-23 MBE Teacher of the Year, Anna Carlisle. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and follow Mountain Brook Schools on social media @mtnbrookschools.
MBS Communications/PR Specialist William Galloway visits with MBHS graduate and 2x MBHS football state champion, Major Ogilvie, to discuss Major's experience winning two state championships during his time at Mountain Brook. This leads into Mountain Brook football competing for the 2022 AHSAA 6A state championship on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 in Auburn's Jordan-Hare Stadium to face Saraland. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and follow @mtnbrookschools on social media.
Dr. Barlow and Philip Holley visit with 2022-23 MBHS Teacher of the Year, Bryan Rosenstiel. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and follow Mountain Brook Schools on social media @mtnbrookschools.
Chris Yeager, Benny Eaves and Dicky Barlow discuss the Mountain Brook Spartans football team's upcoming appearance in the 2022 AHSAA 6A state championship. Game details, game information and many more aspects surrounding this week are discussed on this episode. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and follow @mtnbrookschools on social media.
William Galloway interviews MBHS varsity football head coach Chris Yeager to discuss the team's current playoff run and how the team is preparing for the quarterfinal matchup. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts and follow Mountain Brook Schools on social media, @mtnbrookschools
Listen in as Dr. Barlow interviews Reagan Riley, Harry Clark and Coach Michael McGovern to discuss the boys and girls cross country team's recent 6A state championships. PLEASE NOTE we apologize for the fluctuating sound quality
Listen to the Mountain Brook Schools podcast wherever you get your podcasts and follow MBS on social media @mtnbrookschools.
Mountain Brook Schools brings you good news from around the school district on a monthly basis. This is the audio version of a newsletter sent out to parents, teachers and staff. Follow @mtnbrookschools or visit www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us to read the extended versions of these good news stories.
William Galloway interviews MBHS varsity football head coach Chris Yeager to discuss the team's upcoming playoff run and how the team is preparing. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts and follow Mountain Brook Schools on social media, @mtnbrookschools
William Galloway sits down with Dr. Dicky Barlow to discuss Dr. Barlow's recent recognition as the 2023 State of Alabama Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Barlow talks about his experience as Superintendent, his time so far in education and also highlights what it's like to work at Mountain Brook Schools + much more. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and follow @mtnbrookschools on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Mountain Brook Schools brings you good news from around the school district on a monthly basis. This is the audio version of a newsletter sent out to parents, teachers and staff. Follow @mtnbrookschools or visit www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us to read the extended versions of these good news stories.
MBS Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow visits with MBCSF Executive Director, Rachel Weingartner, and MBCSF President, Key Hudson, to discuss the foundation and its relationship with Mountain Brook Schools. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and be sure to follow Mountain Brook Schools and the MBCSF on social media!
All In Mountain Brook is a partner of Mountain Brook Schools and on this episode, Dale Wisely (All In Executive Director) and Becky Holt (All In President) sit down to discuss what All In Mountain Brook does as an organization and ways it helps students, parents and those in the community of Mountain Brook. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and learn more about All In at https://www.allinmountainbrook.org
Dr. Dicky Barlow (Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent) visits with Benny Eaves (Mountain Brook Athletic Director) and Richard Keller (Spartan Athletic Foundation President) to discuss the Spartan Athletic Foundation and ways their contributions benefit the school system and Mountain Brook student athletes. Contact Richard or Benny to learn how to join the Spartan Athletic Foundation or visit their website: https://spartanathleticfndn.leanstreamrp.com
MBS Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow sits down with CBS Principal, Brannon Aaron, and Crestline Kindergarten teacher, Emily McGuire, to discuss Kindergarten at Mountain Brook Schools. The three discuss what parents can expect leading up to the first day of school for their kindergartners and what the first few days will be like. Follow @mtnbrookschools on social media and listen to the MBS podcast on all podcast platforms.
MBJH Assistant Principal, Derek Kennedy, visits with Nidia Fernandez-Lee and students to discuss the Spartan Day experience. Rising 7th graders have the opportunity to learn all about MBJH during a fun-filled day learning and connecting with their peers before the start of school.
MBJH Principal, Donald Clayton and MBS Communications/PR Specialist, William Galloway discuss back to school information for Mountain Brook Junior High. Details discussed explain the specifics in logistics of the days leading up to the start of school amidst construction on campus.
MBS Communications/PR Specialist, William Galloway, visits with MBHS 2021 graduate, Gordon Sargent. Gordon won the 2022 NCAA Division 1 Men's Golf Individual National Championship. He's a member of the Vanderbilt Men's Golf team. The two discussed golf, Gordon's experience going from Mountain Brook to Vanderbilt and much more!
Mountain Brook Schools, ALL IN Mountain Brook and Mountain Brook football are teaming up to bring Damon West to Mountain Brook to speak to the community for a free event on Tuesday April 12, 2022 at 6pm at Mountain Brook High School. William Galloway (MBS Communications/PR Specialist) sits down with Chris Yeager (MBHS Head Football Coach) to discuss the positive impact Damon's message will have on this community.
MBS Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow sits down with 2022 MBS Secondary Teacher of the Year, Tami Genry. Genry is the Librarian/Media Specialist at Mountain Brook Junior High.
MBS Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow sits down with 2022 MBS Elementary Teacher of the Year, Laura Rives. Rives is a third grade teacher at Crestline Elementary.
MBHS volleyball head coach, Mattie Gardner, and seniors Greer Golden and Lucy Redden joined Dr. Dicky Barlow to discuss their recent state championship and journey to winning three state titles in a row. The group explored the Spartans 43-12 season, Gardner's first year as head coach and much more.
Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow visits with Brookwood Forest Elementary Principal Nathan Pitner and GMC Architect, Richard Simonton to discuss the ongoing renovations and construction at BWF.
Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow, Mountain Brook High School Principal Philip Holley and B Group Architecture's Phil Black visit to discuss ongoing renovations and construction at Mountain Brook High School. Mountain Brook Schools campaign "Moving Mountain Brook Forward" is an on-going project across all six schools in the MBS district.
Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow, Mountain Brook Junior High Principal Donald Clayton and TurnerBatson President Dave Reese sit down to discuss current renovations at Mountain Brook Junior High School. From the design to the deadline, this podcast covers an overview of MBJH renovations and how MBS is working to Move Mountain Brook Forward.
Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow, Director of Student Services Amanda Hood, and Mountain Brook Junior High Principal Donald Clayton discuss the school system's updated mask policy and preview the end of the school year.
Rotter teaches 12th-grade government and economics at Mountain Brook High School, where he has worked since 2012. Principal Philip Holley said Rotter is a gifted educator who has taught a variety of subjects and exemplifies excellence in the classroom.
“We are so blessed to have him at the high school,” Holley said. “I’m blessed to call him a friend, and we’re so happy he’s representing the high school as our Teacher of the Year.”
In the coming months, one elementary teacher and one secondary teacher will be chosen as Mountain Brook’s representatives in the state’s teacher of the year competition.
Read more here, https://www.villagelivingonline.com/schools/mountain-brook-school-board-recap-11419/.
Jackson is a speech-language pathologist at Cherokee Bend Elementary School, where she has worked since 2012. Principal Sandy Ritchey said students see Jackson as a knower of all things, peers see her as a servant leader, and parents see her as a miracle worker. “Sarah helps our children learn how to cope emotionally and is able to develop their social skills so they can interact well with their peers,” Ritchey said. “... She’s an incredible listener, a quiet leader, but moves mountains.”
Read more here, https://www.villagelivingonline.com/schools/mountain-brook-school-board-recap-11419/.
Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow interviews MBS Secondary Teacher of the Year Wendy Spiller. She teaches seventh-grade advanced math at Mountain Brook Junior High.
Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow interviews MBS Elementary Teacher of the Year Suzanne Andrews. She teaches fifth-grade science at Mountain Brook Elementary.
Mountain Brook Junior High Principal Donald Clayton and Assistant Principal Brook Gibbons walk through the course selection process for rising 9th-graders.
Mountain Brook Junior High Principal Donald Clayton and Assistant Principal Brook Gibbons walk through the course selection process for rising 8th-graders.
Mountain Brook Junior High Principal Donald Clayton and Assistant Principal Brook Gibbons walk through the course selection process for rising 7th-graders.
MBS Director of Student Services Amanda Hood, MBS COVID Coordinator Sandra Overstreet, and Mountain Brook Junior High Principal Donald Clayton provide context for interpreting the Alabama State Department of Education School COVID-19 Community Tracker and briefly discuss the contact tracing process in our schools.
Mountain Brook Junior High Principal Donald Clayton speaks with MBJH Assistant Principal Brook Gibbons and Mountain Brook High School Assistant Principal Carrie Busby about each school's plans to reopen safely at full capacity on Monday, Oct. 19. They discuss how they will accommodate all students while observing physical distancing and ensuring direct instruction. They also talk about the benefits of a virtual Wednesday.
Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow, MBS Director of Student Services Amanda Hood, and Mountain Brook Junior High Principal Donald Clayton discuss the district's revised reopening plan. They talk about the revisions, factors behind the revisions, and parts of the plan that remain unchanged.
Mountain Brook Schools Director of Student Services Amanda Hood sits down with Mountain Brook Junior High Principal Donald Clayton and Brookwood Forest Elementary Principal Nathan Pitner to discuss the importance of culture, how schools build it, and ways the school system seeks to protect it.
Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow, Director of Student Services Amanda Hood, and Lead Nurse Sandra Overstreet discuss the COVID-19 procedures, communication, and contact tracing in place across the school system during the 2020-2021 academic year.
Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow and Mountain Brook Junior High Principal Donald Clayton talk with MBS Director of Student Services Amanda Hood about school cleaning, visitors, athletics, lunch, and general preparation for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow and Mountain Brook Junior High Principal Donald Clayton speak with MBS Director of Student Services Amanda Hood about COVID-19 testing and positive case procedures established for the 2020-2021 school year.
Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow and Mountain Brook Junior High Principal Donald Clayton speak with MBS Director of Student Services Amanda Hood about safety expectations in our schools for the 2020-2021 academic year. Topics discussed include physical distancing, facial coverings, and hygiene.
Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow and Mountain Brook Junior High Principal Donald Clayton speak with MBS Director of Instruction and Special Education Dr. Missy Brooks about the instructional opportunities available to students for the 2020-2021 school year.
Hear the complete track of the MBJH Podcast theme music, "Free Satellites," written and recorded by TalentShow featuring Mountain Brook Schools Facilities Director Tommy Prewitt. Listen to more of their music at http://www.talentshow.band/.
Mountain Brook Junior High Principal Donald Clayton speaks with MBJH parents Britt Redden and Julie Stewart about how rising seventh-graders can transition successfully to their new school.
Mountain Brook Junior High Principal Donald Clayton speaks with MBJH seventh-grade math teacher Betsy Keller and MBJH band director James Rogers about how rising seventh-graders can transition successfully to their new school.
Mountain Brook Junior High Principal Donald Clayton speaks with Assistant Principals Brook Gibbons and Derek Kennedy about how rising seventh-graders can transition successfully to their new school.
Mountain Brook Junior High Principal Donald Clayton sits down with Assistant Principals Brook Gibbons and Derek Kennedy to welcome rising seventh-grade families to their new school.
MBHS Principal Philip Holley joins MBS Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow and MBJH Principal Donald Clayton to discuss Friday's high school graduation ceremony.
Cherokee Bend Elementary School Principal Sandy Ritchey joins MBS Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow to share a message with sixth-grade students, parents, and faculty.
Crestline Elementary School Principal Christy Christian joins MBS Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow and MBJH Principal Donald Clayton to talk about the sixth-grade class.
Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow and Mountain Brook Junior High Principal Donald Clayton speak with MBS Director of Technology Suzan Brandt about the various resources available to parents and students.
MBS Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow and MBJH Principal Donald Clayton welcome MBHS Principal Philip Holley to the show to discuss his school's plans to honor seniors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
MBS Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow and MBJH Principal Donald Clayton discuss ways to communicate with the school system while school buildings are closed. Dr. Barlow also asks for members of the school and Mountain Brook communities to share good news.
How to create a home learning environment for secondary students: MBS Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow and MBJH Principal Donal Clayton speak to MBHS teacher Shane Martin, MBJH teacher Andrew Cotten, and student Salter Hydinger about how to create a home learning environment.
How to create a home learning environment for elementary students: MBS Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow and MBJH Principal Donald Clayton speak to math coach Stacy Dorsten, Brookwood Forest teacher Caroline Peek, and student Salter Hydinger about how to create a home learning environment.
Dr. Barlow and Donald Clayton sit down to discuss the latest news after Gov. Ivey's announcement regarding Alabama schools and school closures.
Dr. Barlow explains Mountain Brook's plan to continue school online for students beginning April 6, 2020.
March 20, 2020- Pt 1 What just happened? Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow sits down with Mountain Brook Junior High School Principal Donald Clayton to discuss the school system’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow sits down with Mountain Brook Junior High School Principal Donald Clayton to discuss the school system’s plans post-Spring Break amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hear the complete track of the MBS Podcast music, "Reason I Had", written and recorded by TalentShow featuring MBS Facilities Director Tommy Prewitt. Listen to more of their music at http://www.talentshow.band/.