Meet Phillip Brown
Phillip Brown, born in Detroit Michigan and raised in Elba, Alabama, is the tenth of twelve children of the late Hayward and Jean Brown. He is married to the former Diane Golston of Birmingham, Alabama and has been a resident of the Birmingham area for over 30 years.
Phillip is a graduate of Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama where he earned his BA Degree. He also holds a Level III Technical Education Certification with advanced educational training from Athens State University. He is a retired teacher from the Jefferson County School System where he taught Automotive Technology at Minor High School and Shades Valley High for a combined 22 years.
Phillip has spent his career shaping and guiding the lives of young men and women in the public school system. He believes that education is the great equalizer of humanity. He believes that any child can grow to adulthood and become whatever their heart desires if they are willing to avail themselves of the opportunities provided by a good quality educational environment.
Phillip has been and is dedicated to transforming young lives through the education process. He believes that too many children are allowed to move through the school systems and step out into a world that they are not adequately prepared for. He has spent his career trying to make sure that this does not happen on his watch.
A Plan for our Children and Grandchildren
Safer Schools
Improving Education Scores
Improving Education Scores
We all want a safe environment for our children and grandchildren to learn. thrive and succeed. Our neighborhoods have become dangerous places. I will fight to ensure that our schools will always be a safe zone for the kids in our community.
Improving Education Scores
Improving Education Scores
Improving Education Scores
Our schools have been trailing other schools in Jefferson County academically. I will fight to ensure our tax dollars actually reach the classrooms so our teachers and students have the resources they need to learn, thrive and succeed.
Community Involvement
Improving Education Scores
Community Involvement
The best way the children of our area learn, thrive and succeed is have parents be invested in our schools. A community partnership with parents and teachers is essential to improving our public school system.
