Mountain Brook Schools

3rd Nine Weeks Good News Update (March 2025)

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.

OUR PEOPLE: Campbell, MBHS Student, Explains Role as Athletic Photographer

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

OUR PEOPLE: Jill Wiggins Previews 2025 Engage Learning Conference

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.

Community Connections: Sam Gaston

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

OUR PEOPLE: Jane Ganey - 2025 Mountain Brook High School Teacher of the Year

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.

OUR PEOPLE: Brittany Henegar - 2025 Mountain Brook Junior High Teacher of the Year

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

OUR PEOPLE: Bill Andrews - 2025 Mountain Brook Elementary Teacher of the Year

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

OUR PEOPLE: Barbara Parker - 2025 Cherokee Bend Elementary Teacher of the Year

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.

OUR PEOPLE: Amanda Potaczek - 2025 Brookwood Forest Elementary Teacher of the Year

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

OUR PEOPLE: Lauren Anson - 2025 Crestline Elementary Teacher of the Year

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: Richard Kelly

🎙️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)

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)

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)

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

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