The Birmingham City Schools Partners In Education program builds sustainable partnerships among students, volunteers, schools, and local organizations, all with one goal: to provide the children in Birmingham City Schools with the tools necessary to become better learners.  Our school volunteer program recruits, trains, and places volunteers to work with students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12, primarily during the school day.  Partners In Education's role as a link between schools and the community is crucial as we work together to improve the quality of education for the city's students. If you are interested in knowing more about the Partners In Education program, please contact Adrienne Mitchell at 205.231.4750, akmitchell@bhamcityschools.org.

The Partners In Education Advisory Board works with the school district administration to direct the program. Members of the board include: 

• Sonja Banks, director of community service and outreach, St. Vincent's Hospital
• Frederico Barillas, outreach coordinator, Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama
• H.B. Brantley, president, Brantley Visioneering
• Victor Brown, vice president of business development, Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Gary Burley, CEO, ProStart Academy
• Dr. Sherene Carpenter, principal, Martha Gaskins Middle School
• Keith  Carter, vice president, Securities Capital
•  Lois  Chenier, grants officer, Housing Fund of Central Alabama
• Dr. Michael Curry, principal, Gibson Elementary School
• Anthony Gardner, principal, Jackson-Olin High School
• Geoff Langdon, chief creative guy, Advantage Marketing Communications
• Ann Layne, community volunteer
• Deidra Lloyd, senior marketing consultant, Cox Radio
• Brendia McCray, executive on loan, Alabama Power Company
• Richard Murray, president, Junior Achievement of Birmingham
• Binnie Myles, public communications manager, Birmingham Water Works Board
• Mechelle Rice-Fields, coordinator, Family Involvement Program, Birmingham City Schools
• Melvin Smith, CFP, ChFC, First Financial Group, Inc.
• Cedric Sparks, executive director, City of Birmingham Division of Youth Services
• Fred Stewart, principal, A.G. Gaston K-8 School
• George Stewart, founder, Cover to Cover
• Jessica Vincent, commercial banking officer, Regions Bank
• Jeanette Wells, president, Birmingham Council of PTA's
• Scott Wood, youth and education sales manager, Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Company