Mountain Brook Schools

Henry Stallcup graduated Mountain Brook High School in 2024 and served as SGA President his senior year. Since graduating, he started college at Pepperdine, has studied abroad and worked in Washington, D.C. In this interview with William Galloway, Henry reflects on his time at Mountain Brook and how this school system and community helped him in the first few years of his post-high school experience. www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us  

Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent, Dr. Dicky Barlow, addressed the entire Mountain Brook Schools faculty and staff at the district's 2026 Institute Day. Listen to his message here as he previews the 2026-2027 school year and unveils the school system's 8 belief statements. www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us

Paul Hnizdil, winner of the Mountain Brook Schools 'Ann Pritchard Award' delivered this message at the district's 2026 Institute Day. Mr. Hnizdil is a 9th grade advanced history teacher at Mountain Brook Junior High. www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us

Mountain Brook Director of Student Services, Amanda Hood, sits down with Corporal Ro Burrow (School Resource Officer) and Derek Kennedy (Mountain Brook Junior High Principal) to discuss the expansion of the use of the Circool software in Mountain Brook Schools this upcoming school year. Circool has and will continue to be used to allow parents in and outside of the building during school hours. It will now also serve as the pathway to check students in and out of school. Listen in to learn more about why all parents and guardians should activate their account today! www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us

Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent, Dr. Dicky Barlow's message to new teachers during the Mountain Brook Schools New Teacher Institute 2026.

Mountain Brook High School Principal, Lars Porter, sits down for a conversation with Mountain Brook Schools Communications Director, William Galloway, to talk about the upcoming school year at Mountain Brook High School. Mr. Porter talks about the goals and processes needed for a successful year.   This podcast is for students, parents and anyone interested in partnering to support Mountain Brook High School   www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us

Author of "Theo of Golden," Allen Levi, sits down with his friend Dicky Barlow (Superintendent of Mountain Brook Schools) on stage at the Mountain Brook Schools Engage Learning Conference to discuss the book, its message, character development, storylines and more. Conversations center around topics like hospitality, knowing and caring for people and how acts of kindness can transform lives and communities. Enjoy! Follow Mountain Brook Schools on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, and LinkedIn. Subscribe to our podcasts wherever you get your podcasts! Allen Levi and Dicky Barlow discuss "Theo of Golden" - June 10, 2026

Clayton Conversations: Lindsay Webster - New District Curriculum Specialist for Mountain Brook Schools   Learn more about Mrs. Webster: https://www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us/12154?articleID=59465

On this episode, Mountain Brook Schools Administrator, Donald Clayton, visits with high school students. Watch or listen and enjoy! Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaD%252bYdLzwHqWFA%253d%253d

Who's speaking? What do I need to know before I go? ALL IN Parent Conference Jan 14, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Learn more and reserve your spot at this free conference by visiting: https://www.allinmountainbrook.org/

Event Preview: Students and Staff Preview the 2026 ALL IN Mountain Brook Parent Conference ALL IN Parent Conference Jan 14, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Learn more and reserve your spot at this free conference by visiting: https://www.allinmountainbrook.org/  

Event Preview: ALL IN Mountain Brook Parent Conference Jan. 14, 2026   ALL IN Parent Conference Jan 14, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM   Learn more and reserve your spot at this free conference by visiting: https://www.allinmountainbrook.org/

Amy Kathryn Gannon: Mountain Brook High School 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year sits down with Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent, Dr. Dicky Barlow, to discuss her recognition! Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaBOZ3wTJmEvcA%253d%253d

Sara Martin: Mountain Brook Junior High 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year sits down with Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent, Dr. Dicky Barlow, to discuss her recognition! Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaAQA4sVuBSSSw%253d%253d

Kate Beidleman: Mountain Brook Elementary 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year sits down with Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent, Dr. Dicky Barlow, to discuss her recognition! Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaCS9mvqoENCsQ%253d%253d

Johnna Noles: Crestline Elementary 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year sits down with Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent, Dr. Dicky Barlow, to discuss her recognition! Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaAS2WxMVHPxrg%253d%253d

Beth Dean: Cherokee Bend Elementary 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year sits down with Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent, Dr. Dicky Barlow, to discuss her recognition! Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaDaQcWubdGRYw%253d%253d  

Tara Smith: Brookwood Forest Elementary 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year sits down with Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent, Dr. Dicky Barlow, to discuss her recognition! Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaBb8xVNys0yHg%253d%253d  

Henry Kimbrough, a student at Mountain Brook High School, had his dreams come true this past weekend thanks to Dream On 3. Listen to hear more about his dream weekend in Tuscaloosa cheering on the Crimson Tide.   Watch Interview: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaDE4ap%252bYyO3tQ%253d%253d

Community Connections: Baynes Autrey Baynes is a 2019 graduate of Mountain Brook High School who graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2023 and is currently in flight school as a First Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. On this episode, Baynes shares about his experience in Mountain Brook and how it prepared him for success at the USNA as a student-athlete. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0jocL56r4uk

On this episode, Mountain Brook Schools Administrator, Donald Clayton, visits with Samantha Oliphant, a 9th grade student at Mountain Brook Junior High. Watch or listen to learn more about Samantha, her student experience and more! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mountain-brook-schools/id1620212305?i=1000728581213 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1cjbZJ5gISutRoXAkMNlEh?si=ieoaVb22Q9SkCMEyb10PGQ Watch on EduVision: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaBZ5sHIhynCpA%253d%253d

Alec Lewis, a 2015 Mountain Brook High School graduate, joins the Mountain Brook Schools podcast to talk about his journey in sports media and journalism which began at Mountain Brook Junior High in 9th grade. He now covers the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL for The Athletic and has been an industry professional since high school. Watch or listen to learn more about Alec's journey, appreciation for his upbringing in Mountain Brook and more.  Watch: https://youtu.be/ytgX9omv0Yc

On this episode, Mountain Brook Schools Administrator, Donald Clayton, visits with Chris Whetstone, a 6th grade English teacher at Crestline Elementary School. Watch or listen to learn more about Mr. Whetstone, his career and his interests. Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaB3rVGqxNg4jw%253d%253d

🎙️Clayton Conversations: Gracie Tortorici On this episode, Mountain Brook Schools Administrator, Donald Clayton, visits with Gracie Tortorici, a 6th grade teacher at Mountain Brook Elementary School. Watch or listen to learn more about Ms. Tortorici, her career and her interests. Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaBZLy8HeVTRWA%253d%253d

On this episode, Mountain Brook Schools Administrator, Donald Clayton, visits with Creagh Goings, a Kindergarten teacher at Mountain Brook Elementary School. Watch or listen to learn more about Ms. Goings, her career and her interests. Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaDiFnnzBFBT9w%253d%253d

Warren Fitzpatrick, a Mountain Brook High School graduate and current Texas A&M Men's Basketball Director of Operations/Assistant General Manager visits the Mountain Brook Schools podcast to discuss his time at Mountain Brook, those along the way who helped him achieve his dreams, goals and much more. Warren shares stories of what it's like to work for Bucky McMillan at Samford and now Texas A&M. He explains his role, shares stories and experiences from his journey in sports. Check it out!   Watch: https://youtu.be/NhGnj8raNCU

On this episode, Mountain Brook Schools Administrator, Donald Clayton, visits with Lars Porter, an Assistant Principal at Mountain Brook High School. Watch or listen to learn more about Mr. Porter, his career and his interests.

On this podcast, MBS Director of Student Services, Amanda Hood, sits down with Eric Hollis (Mountain Brook High School Assistant Principal) and Christy Christian (Crestline Elementary Principal) to discuss the topic of attendance in school. August 6, 2025

Clayton Conversations: Kathryn Stubblefield On this episode, Mountain Brook Schools Administrator, Donald Clayton, visits with Kathryn Stubblefield, a 2nd grade teacher at Brookwood Forest Elementary School. Watch or listen to learn more about Kathryn, her career and her interests. Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaCPGIgwsgwkhQ%253d%253d

Alabama Vaping Law (HP8) 2025: Info from Mountain Brook Schools. MBS Director of Student Services, Amanda Hood, sits down with MBHS Principal, Carrie Busby, and MBJH Principal, Derek Kennedy, to discuss this new law and how Mountain Brook Schools will comply.

🎙️Clayton Conversations: Dan Solomon On this episode, Mountain Brook Schools Administrator, Donald Clayton, visits with Dan Solomon, a Special Education teacher at Mountain Brook High School. Watch or listen to learn more about Dan, his career and his interests.

Mountain Brook Schools Administrators examine the FOCUS Act signed into law by Governor Ivey on May 14, 2025. In this episode, the administrators break down what this will look like in our schools.

Mountain Brook Schools Administrators examine the FOCUS Act signed into law by Governor Ivey on May 14, 2025. In this episode, the administrators break down what this will look like in our schools.

🎙️Clayton Conversations: Ann Vandevelde On this episode, Mountain Brook Schools Administrator, Donald Clayton, visits with Ann Vandevelde, a math teacher at Mountain Brook Junior High. Watch or listen to learn more about Ann, her career and her interests. Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaCWf062p8h8sw%253d%253d

🎙️Clayton Conversations: Karla Stanford On this episode, Mountain Brook Schools Administrator, Donald Clayton, visits with Karla Stanford, a coach at Mountain Brook Junior High. Watch or listen to learn more about Karla, her career and her interests. Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaDvUziddGcgyg%253d%253d  

🎙️Clayton Conversations: Gracee Carroll On this episode, Mountain Brook Schools Administrator, Donald Clayton, visits with Gracee Carroll, a 4th grade teacher at Crestline Elementary. Watch or listen to learn more about Gracee, her career and her interests. Watch: https://www.eduvision.tv/l?mRygDDeS

Jack Abenoja, a senior student-athlete at Mountain Brook High School, was named the 6A Larry Striplin Jr. Scholar-Athlete Award Recipient at the AHSAA Banquet in mid-April 2025!   Watch episode: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaAZ5X6S6h5USw%253d%253d

This podcast featuring Rachel Weingartner (Mountain Brook City Schools Foundation Executive Director) and Dr. Dicky Barlow (Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent) explains the what, why and how questions of the foundation's latest campaign. Listen to find out more about the campaign's history, goals and objectives. To donate, please visit: https://mbgives.org/fundfuture/

Making a Difference: MBJH Library - This podcast (video and audio) highlights the growth and the impact the library at Mountain Brook Junior High has made in recent years. Students and along with a librarian share stories telling of the library’s ability to foster flourishing relationships, cultivate a love for not only reading but learning and how leadership has ignited a space to become special. Watch: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaA4vyRs6uTJZg%253d%253d

Mountain Brook Schools brings you good news from around the school district on a quarterly basis throughout the school year. This is the audio version of a newsletter sent out to parents, teachers and staff. Follow @mtnbrookschools on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) or visit www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us to read the extended versions of these good news stories.

Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its stakeholders throughout the district! Watch this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! Campbell is a student at Mountain Brook High School who has worked this year as the school's athletic photographer. Watch the episode: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaA6wO5c48pq6w%253d%253d

Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! Jill Wiggins is a 7th grade English teacher at Mountain Brook Junior High and previews the 2025 Learning Conference taking place June 17-18, 2025.   Watch the interview here: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaC5EC9L7iiA2Q%253d%253d Register as a speaker or attendee for the Engage Learning Conference here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-engage-conference-empowering-educators-through-connection-tickets-1007776886797   About Engage Learning Conference: Join us for a day of inspiration, learning, and networking at Mountain Brook High School. This event is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals, hear from top speakers in the industry, and gain valuable insights to help you grow personally and professionally. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, there's something for everyone at The ENGAGE Conference. Don't miss this opportunity to ENGAGE with others, learn from experts, and take your skills to the next level.

Sam Gaston has served as Mountain Brook's City Manager for 32 years and has announced his plans to retire in November 2025. As the school system and city have had a partnership from the beginning, Gaston has been instrumental in maintaining a connection between the two during his tenure. Enjoy this episode where Sam shares stories and expresses gratitude for his career in Mountain Brook. Watch the episode: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaAQBopF7LF6Ng%253d%253d

Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow visits with 2025 Mountain Brook High School Teacher of the Year, Jane Ganey.

Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow visits with 2025 Mountain Brook Junior High Teacher of the Year, Brittany Henegar. Watch the episode: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaC2Xm08fdl5Yw%253d%253d

Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow visits with 2025 Mountain Brook Elementary Teacher of the Year, Bill Andrews. Watch the interview here: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaCxIDTU5MMBTw%253d%253d

Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow visits with 2025 Cherokee Bend Elementary Teacher of the Year, Barbara Parker.

Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow visits with 2025 Brookwood Forest Elementary Teacher of the Year, Amanda Potaczek. Watch the interview here: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaDVjySP3dW1jw%253d%253d

Mountain Brook Schools is excited to share the stories of its faculty and staff members throughout the district! Listen to this episode to learn about our MBS family, who they are, what they are interested in and what Mountain Brook Schools means to them! In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Dicky Barlow visits with 2025 Crestline Elementary Teacher of the Year, Dr. Lauren Anson.   Watch the interview here: https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaAYcrMZ0DP%252b9Q%253d%253d

🎙️OUR PEOPLE: we are continuing our podcast series as we meet employees from around the Mountain Brook school district. This month, meet Richard Kelly! He is a teacher and coach at Mountain Brook High School. He is also a parent in our school district.  You can now WATCH the podcast, click here to do so --> https://mbs.eduvision.tv/default?q=X3Y5NcZVhaBf5xkbtK22iw%253d%253d