By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorVestavia Hills’ next superintendent will start her job Aug. 1.The school board recently approved the contract of Sheila Phillips, whom it named its next superintendent last month to replace Jamie Blair.Phillips’ contract covers three years at a salary of $167,500 annually. She will also receive $9,888 a year for … [Read more...]
Classroom Champ
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorA fourth-grade teacher at Cherokee Bend Elementary School in Mountain Brook has been named the Alabama Teacher of the Year.State School Superintendent Tommy Bice announced Ann Marie Corgill as the winner of the Teacher of the Year title on May 14 at a ceremony in Montgomery.Corgill was one of three Over the Mountain teachers … [Read more...]
Hoover Grad’s Music Video Will Air on MTV, BET
By Taylor BurgessJournal internThough many teenagers sing or play music for enjoyment, Houston Kendrick, a 2014 Hoover High School graduate, has more long-term ambitions."My end game would definitely be to have this as my career, as my way to feed myself," Kendrick said. "That's my goal."Kendrick recently released his debut video, "Mine," through the … [Read more...]
Education Superintendent Commends Homewood
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorThe state superintendent of education said it is events like the Homewood Chamber of Commerce's Excellence in Education luncheon that show why Homewood has some of the best schools in the state.State Superintendent Tommy Bice was the guest speaker at the event held April 18 at The Club in Homewood. The luncheon honored outstanding … [Read more...]
Springs Eternal: Indian Springs School Launches $20 Million Campaign
By Taylor BurgessJournal InternThough Indian Springs School in North Shelby has reached a milestone with its $20 million Campaign for Springs Eternal--the largest capital campaign in the school’s history--ISS Director Gareth Vaughan said he is excited about the future.“It’s incredibly exciting to be able to usher in this next chapter in Indian Springs School … [Read more...]