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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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. 

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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.

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🎙️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.

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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.

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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!

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