Mountain Brook Schools

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, Twit...

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.allinmount...

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 the...

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...

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...

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 s...

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 p...

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.