Left to right (back) Gus Martin, Brad Nichols, Jeff Olin, Mike Sanders, Kirk Petty, Josh Jones, Dave Cooper, Daniel McClurkin, Beau Green | Left to right (front) Tim Townes, Mitt Schroeder, Cheryl Blackmon, Melanie Grant, Emily Baker, Mark Schroeter | Not pictured: Wes Maddox

The Briarwood Christian School Board (Board) is subject to the authority and direction of the Session of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, having such powers as are delegated by the Session to the Board. The property and business of the School shall be managed by its Board. Subject to the powers and authority expressly delegated by the Session, the Board may exercise all such powers of the School and do all such lawful acts and things as are not prohibited by law, the authority delegated to them by the Session, and Briarwood Christian School’s Bylaws.

The Board shall report to the Session on matters relating to theology, doctrine, and governance. The Board shall consist of 15 members as will be prescribed by the Session, with a minimum of ten (10) being Sessional Elders of Briarwood Presbyterian Church. Members must be residents of the State of Alabama, shall be at least 21 years of age, and embrace and support the mission of Briarwood Christian School. Additional ex officio members may be appointed on a year-to-year basis upon approval. An ex officio member shall not serve as Chairman but shall have all other rights and privileges except that an ex officio member shall not vote.

Board member terms are three years in length, with five members rotating off each year. These open positions are filled by 5 duly elected members from a slate of nominees brought forward by the current Board members in good standing. Any individual is welcome to recommend potential candidates to a current Board member for consideration. All potential board members will be properly vetted and approved before the election according to the Briarwood Presbyterian Church nomination process, which includes final approval by the Session. Board members serve without compensation and at the discretion of the Session of Briarwood Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Emily Baker ‘98 (‘26, ‘29, ‘31,’34)
Briarwood Presbyterian Church

Dr. Cheryl Blackmon (‘99, ‘00, ‘02)
Briarwood Presbyterian Church

Mr. Dave Cooper ‘98 (‘27, ‘31, ‘33, ‘36, ‘38 )

Mrs. Melanie Grant (‘24, ‘26, ‘31)
Faith Presbyterian Church

Mr. Beau Green (Vice-Chairman) (‘30, ‘33, ‘36)
Briarwood Presbyterian Church

Mr. Josh Jones (‘25, ‘26, ‘29, ‘30)
Briarwood Presbyterian Church

Mr. Wes Maddox ‘96 (‘28)
Mountain Brook Community Church

Mr. Daniel McClurkin ‘98 (‘34, ‘34, ‘37)
Briarwood Presbyterian Church

Mr. Bradley Nichols ‘05 (‘35, ‘37, ‘40, ‘41)
Briarwood Presbyterian Church

Mr. Jeff Olin (‘29, ‘33, ‘33, ‘36)
Briarwood Presbyterian Church

Mr. Kirk Petty (‘28, ‘30, ‘33, ‘35)
Briarwood Presbyterian Church

Mr. Mike Sanders (former Jr. High Principal, 2000-2020) 
Briarwood Presbyterian Church

Mr. Mitt Schroeder (‘27, ‘30)
Oak Mountain Presbyterian 

Mr. Mark Schroeter (‘25, ‘27, ‘30)
Faith Presbyterian Church

Dr. Tim Townes (‘07, ‘09, ‘12, ‘17)
Briarwood Presbyterian Church