MBS Hosts Retirement Ceremony for Outgoing Educators

Mountain Brook Schools honored its group of retirees on Wednesday afternoon with a reception at the district’s Board of Education.
In total, 21 faculty members from across the district are closing the door on their vocation in education. These staff members have served in Mountain Brook Schools for a combined 409 years and 601 total years in the education business.
Retirees by location:
Brookwood Forest: Ann Scott Cohen, Tracy Cole, Dawn Elsberry, Sharon Mumm
Cherokee Bend: Darlene Cole, Elizabeth Grimes, Bridget Lee
Crestline: Kimi Blanton, Cece Hartley, Debbie Holder, Elizabeth Studinka
District Central Office: Lanie Kent, Susan Cole
Mountain Brook Elementary: Cynthia Peavy
Mountain Brook Junior High: Beverly Brown, Nidia Fernandez-Lee, Pearle Smith
Mountain Brook High School: Dawn Burnham, Carrie Busby, Matt Ferguson, Rebecca Goodson
“Thank you to each and every one of you for your commitment and combined centuries of service to our students, families, schools and community. We are grateful for you sharing not only your time and talent but allowing Mountain Brook Schools to be a part of your life and your story.”
-Dr. Dicky Barlow
