Celebrating friendship at MBE

Each year at Mountain Brook Elementary, Circle of Friends celebrates the differences among classmates and hopes to widen each student’s “circle of friends.”

Several activities were held during the week including hearing inspirational and motivational speakers. Tricia Kirk, executive director of The Exceptional Foundation, whose mission is to provide daily social and recreational activities to mentally and physically challenged individuals, dispelled the perception that those with special needs are different. Ward Webb, a sophomore at MBHS who was in an electrical accident at age four resulting in the loss of both feet, spoke about his life and overcoming his disability.

Additionally, MBE Art teacher Kendra Haddock worked with students to create unique self-portraits, and Margaret Hudson of MBE Library Media Center made available library books on accepting differences. The week culminated in a luncheon honoring the special education staff of MBE.