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Photo courtesy of Dr. Racheal Luccasen
Get to know: VHEW teacher Dr. Rachael Luccasen
In this interview, the third grade VHEW teacher shares how she decided to become a teacher and who her favorite teacher was when she was a student.
Jan 21, 2025
Photo courtesy of Jamie Kolb Lord
Get to know: VHEW art teacher Jamie Kolb Lord
In this interview, VHEW art teacher Jamie Kolb Lord, who has been teaching at the school for 22 years, shares her path to becoming an art educator and what she loves most about her job.
Nov 20, 2024
Photo courtesy of Lois Powers Gray
Get to know: VHEW kindergarten teacher Lois Powers Gray
Lois Powers Gray has at Vestavia Hills Elementary West for 32 years. In this interview, she shares what she loves about teaching and memories of a teacher who impacted her life.
Nov 13, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Whit McGhee
Vestavia Hills Elementary West named Alabama State School of Character
VHEW was one of only three schools, and the only elementary school in Alabama, chosen for the award this year.
Feb 5, 2021
Photo courtesy of Alice Elmore.
Fifth-grade recorder students dazzle the audience by accompanying songs during West Elementary’s spring musical
The program celebrated many values that make up “The West Way,” a schoolwide effort emphasizing courtesy, respect, and responsibility.
May 5, 2020
