By Donna CorneliusIt didn’t take Dana Garvin long to become a firm fan of one of Homewood’s most popular neighborhoods.“I’ve lived in Birmingham most of my life but just moved to Hollywood about four years ago, and I absolutely love it,” she said. “This neighborhood is the perfect combination of charm and history while being close to the newest … [Read more...]
The New Face of the Bully: Over the Mountain Schools Prepare Students and Parents to Deal With Modern Bullying
By Sarah Kuper This month, nearly 4,000 elementary, middle and high school children will walk through the doors of Homewood’s five public schools. With the new school year comes adjustments and challenges, but according to Homewood city school officials, one challenge is the same every year. Bullying is an age-old dilemma from which no school is exempt. But Homewood schools’ … [Read more...]
After the Bell: Edgewood Elementary Principal Celebrates 36-year Career in Homewood
By Emily Williams A crowd boasting members of the Homewood City Schools family filled BridgeStreet Gallery on June 25 to celebrate the career of Edgewood Elementary School Principal Dr. Patricia Simpson, who is soon to spend her first fall in 36 years outside of school doors. The party was coordinated by Simpson’s husband and, while Simpson said it was a packed house, one … [Read more...]
The 20 Percent Solution: Shades Cahaba Students Use Class Time to Help Others
By Kaitlin CandelariaCompanies such as Google and 3M are known for their 20 percent programs that allow employees to devote one day a week of their work time to an independent project. These programs, which have been hailed as innovative, inspired Shades Cahaba Elementary School Gifted Education Specialist DeShaundra Johnson.Johnson implemented a 20 percent project for … [Read more...]