By Laura McAlister Brent Howell has always had a passion for fashion. He just never really thought it would get him anywhere – until recently, that is.About a year ago, Howell started his own men’s clothing line, Southern Point Co. His classic polos and button downs can now be seen in storefronts of retailers in Birmingham and all across the Southeast, and several … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Gets Technical
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorMountain Brook teachers and staff spent one of their last weeks of summer in the classroom brushing up on their computer skills. For the sixth year in a row, the school system offered its week-long technology conference to train employees in new and existing technology. "What we're trying to do is really help utilize tools already in … [Read more...]
Summer’s Been Busy at Highlands School
The Highlands School community has been very active over the summer. Head of school Kathryn Barr and social studies teacher Bo Garrett led a group of Highlands students and parents on a 10-day trip to Costa Rica. There, they visited a volcano and hot spring, kayaked along Lake Arenal and took a canopy tour.The group also hiked through the Santa Elena Biological … [Read more...]
Taking the Lead
Laurie King, Crestline Elementary Principal How long have you been at Crestline Elementary? I have been at Crestline since 1984. I was a special education teacher for 18 years, a reading coach for 5 years and the assistant principal for 5 years.I have worked under Dr. Mike Melvin for 17 years. He served as a tremendous mentor. When he left, I felt … [Read more...]
New at Hoover Schools
BLENDED ONLINE LEARNING:New online, high-school courses – known as Blended Online Learning - will be available to district seniors this fall taking English, government and economics. Students will still come to class during the week for other courses, but have the opportunity to take these courses from home for a fee.PARTNERSHIP WITH DISCOVERY EDUCATION:Hoover … [Read more...]