Two Hoover City Schools will have new principals at the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year, but neither of them are strangers to the Hoover community.Larry Giangrosso, who recently accepted the principal position at Spain Park High School, is a Birmingham-native who began his career as an intern for Hoover legend Bob Finley before being hired on at Berry High School to … [Read more...]
Murphy Hits the Ground Running as New Hoover Superintendent
By Kaitlin CandelariaSchool is not out for summer for Dr. Kathy Murphy.The tasks have been plentiful since Murphy began her position as Hoover City Schools’ new superintendent on June 1. However, when she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, Connor, 22, who recently graduated from Troy University. Murphy is also an avid nature and sports … [Read more...]
Foundation Approves Mountain Brook School System Requests for $382,776
The board of directors of the Mountain Brook City Schools Foundation last month approved grants of $382,776 for library, professional development and technological enhancements in the school system.The grants will help provide a Chromebook cloud-based device to all Mountain Brook High School students, continue employing a math coach at the elementary level and fund the … [Read more...]
“Warrior Princess” Coming To Vestavia
Leigh Anne Tuohy, dubbed a “warrior princess” by author Michael Lewis in his best-selling book “The Blind Side,” is the inspirational matriarch of the Tuohy family.The chronicle of the Tuohy family’s life, Michael Lewis’ New York Times number one best-seller, went on to become a record-breaking Hollywood blockbuster that earned more than $300 million at the box office. The … [Read more...]
Tops in Teaching: Vestavia’s Brown Is Alabama Teacher of the Year
By Kaitlin CandelariaVestavia Hills High School teacher Jennifer Brown has been chosen Alabama Teacher of the Year.Brown, who teaches applied physical science and guided study, has taught at Vestavia High School for 13 years. She was Vestavia Hills’ Secondary Teacher of the Year in 2014.“It is no surprise to me at all the committee determined (Brown) as the best … [Read more...]