By Laura McAlister Journal EditorTwo elementary school teachers will be spending their summer in the wilderness with a bunch of teenagers – and not much else.Bill and Suzanne Andrews, both fifth grade teachers at Mountain Brook Elementary, have formed Treeline Expeditions, LLC, a summer backpacking experience in New Mexico for high school-age students. During the … [Read more...]
The Beat Goes On
By Laura McAlister Journal Editor When Karen Allen was approached 25 years ago to organize a fundraiser for the American Heart Association, she had no idea it would become one of the biggest events of its kind in the nation.However, she's not too surprised. The event started out with a fine group of women, she said, and continues to have a dedicated group who promote … [Read more...]
Extra Efforts for Education
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorIn some Over the Mountain schools, they’re funding training for teachers. In others, they’re supplying iPads and needed technology.Whatever the case may be, the education foundations in Homewood, Hoover, Vestavia Hills and Mountain Brook are making a difference in the classroom and helping lessen the pinch of proration, or state budget … [Read more...]
A Passion for Fashion: Darlene Higginbotham Loves Helping Clients Look, Be Their Best
By Laura McAlisterFashion doesn't have to be complicated or expensive, according to Darlene Real Higginbotham. It just has to be practical, yet polished, she said.As owner and founder of Appearance Matters Inc., Darlene does everything from hosting fashion shows and seminars to coaching stay-at-home moms and business professionals on how to look their best. As the name … [Read more...]
Summer Camp Guide 2012
By June Mathews Journal ContributorDoes your budding ballerina need a place to learn pirouettes and plies this summer? There’s a camp for that.Or are you the parent of a young computer geek who had rather spend vacation time learning about software technology? There’s a camp for that, too.In fact, there’s a camp for almost any interest, and we can help you find it … [Read more...]