Getting to know MBHS’s new assistant principal

First year Mountain Brook High School Assistant Principle Jeremy Crigger had a chance to catch up with new Mountain Brook High School Parent Teacher Organization Publicity Chairman Suzanne Milligan after his first few days on the job.

How long have you been in the administrative side of education?

This is my 11th year in administration.

Has anyone in your family been involved as an educator?

My wife, Christie, is a second grade teacher at Mt. Olive Elementary in Gardendale. My sister, Jaime, is a sixth grade English teacher in Tennessee.

What fun fact can you tell us about your job?

Every day is a new day! It is never the same, and you get to build great relationships with students, parents and teachers.

Does your job at Mountain Brook High School have any challenges?

The biggest challenge that I have is making sure that everyone knows me and knows that I am here for them. It has been a great transition.

How did you find out about the job at Mountain Brook High School?

Being a principal before, you build relationships with other administrators through common meetings, conferences and networking. Vic [Wilson] and I have known each other as colleagues for quite some time. I also knew and worked with Amanda Hood and Patrick Kellogg.

Are all teenagers alike? What are have you noticed about Mountain Brook students?

All teenagers are different. Although some of them have things in common and certain characteristics that go with that age, they are all unique. The biggest thing that impresses me with our students is that they love school, they know why they are here on a daily basis, and they conduct themselves extremely well.

Most people think administration employees leave at 3 p.m. with the kids. When does your day as a Mountain Brook employee begin and end?

All days are different. My typical day starts out around 7 a.m., and I am generally out by 5 p.m. unless we have a night activity going on that day.

What sports have you coached?

I have coached basketball, baseball and football. I was a head coach in basketball and baseball.

Do you have children and how old are they?

I have one child, Caroline, who is 6 years old. She attends Shades Cahaba Elementary in Homewood.

Are you an Alabama or Auburn fan?

I am a huge Auburn fan – you need to check my office out, but I married an Alabama graduate. We have that love/ hate relationship during football season. It is definitely the “house divided.” It makes for great times! Even at work, Vic [Wilson] and Ben [Hudson] are huge Bama fans, so we go at it a lot.