Life After SVS
Spring Valley has shown me that I do not have to be defined by my differences,
because my strengths count.”
- Aubrie Strain, Class of 2024
![Kalen Brooks, Class of 2015]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722391475/springvalleyschoolorg/lfedu7eeo4m1tglmyolr/362644471_753942843403273_4034171546409974301_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722391475/springvalleyschoolorg/lfedu7eeo4m1tglmyolr/362644471_753942843403273_4034171546409974301_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1722391475/springvalleyschoolorg/lfedu7eeo4m1tglmyolr/362644471_753942843403273_4034171546409974301_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722391475/springvalleyschoolorg/lfedu7eeo4m1tglmyolr/362644471_753942843403273_4034171546409974301_n.jpg","width":1080}])
Congratulations to Kalen Brooks (SVS Class of 2015) on his graduation from the University of Alabama with a bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Studies! Kalen is currently continuing his career as a Sales Accountant Executive at CBS 42.
![Joseph Williamson, Class of 2018]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722391548/springvalleyschoolorg/mxiuxfd71cafhbdiil1y/432613413_914296694034553_3674134914294475191_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722391548/springvalleyschoolorg/mxiuxfd71cafhbdiil1y/432613413_914296694034553_3674134914294475191_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1722391548/springvalleyschoolorg/mxiuxfd71cafhbdiil1y/432613413_914296694034553_3674134914294475191_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722391548/springvalleyschoolorg/mxiuxfd71cafhbdiil1y/432613413_914296694034553_3674134914294475191_n.jpg","width":1080}])
"After graduating from SVS, I attended Shelton State College to learn welding. I completed their two-year certificate program in only one year, which helped me to secure a job in my field much sooner than my classmates. I have been working as a welder for almost five years now, and I couldn't imagine doing anything else." - Joseph Williamson, Class of 2018
![Jacob Fiveash, Class of 2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722391866/springvalleyschoolorg/yxlls6q2kunepxrxe2um/312615211_536428901821336_7022676249799138090_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722391866/springvalleyschoolorg/yxlls6q2kunepxrxe2um/312615211_536428901821336_7022676249799138090_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1722391866/springvalleyschoolorg/yxlls6q2kunepxrxe2um/312615211_536428901821336_7022676249799138090_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722391866/springvalleyschoolorg/yxlls6q2kunepxrxe2um/312615211_536428901821336_7022676249799138090_n.jpg","width":1080}])
Congratulations to SVS alumnus Jacob Fiveash for reaching his goal of 1,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel. SVS alumni bring value to our world, having unlocked their unique strengths and talents. We are so proud of Jacob for how he has applied his creative strengths and love for animals to a project that serves his community.
100% of Spring Valley School graduates are enrolled in higher education or employed upon graduation from high school.
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What Our Families Are Saying
I am writing to let you know how my daughter is doing. She is doing wonderfully. She has made the A Honor Roll for the first semester. She has been selected Student of the Month. She plays in the band. As you can see, she is flourishing right in front of our eyes. I don't believe that all of this could be possible without having attended Spring Valley. For that, I thank you all!
- Alumni Parent
The best thing about my teachers is that they are actually fun and they care about you and want you to succeed.- 8th Grade Student
The most important thing that I have learned from my teacher is "Don't give up."- 5th Grade Student
The best thing about SVS is that my teacher is right there to help me anytime I need it.- 3rd Grade Student
One of the best things about my teachers is that they care about how I learn and if my grades are good.- 11th Grade Student
What a wonderful sanctuary of safety and learning! We are thrilled that there is a dynamic learning institution in Birmingham committed to providing a foundation of educational success to those students with learning differences.- Middle School Parent
Thanks to Spring Valley, my son has gone from a boy who struggled to read to a child who loves books. If Spring Valley hadn't been here for my child we would have left the state!- Alumni Parent
What I like about Spring Valley is the fact that the relationship between teachers and parents is so one-on-one. I have noticed tremendous improvement in my child's reading and she does not feel self conscious about reading in front of anyone. Spring Valley has been a welcomed change.- Alumni Parent
My student now comprehends and retains more than most high school students because the faculty at Spring Valley introduced him to audiobooks.- Upper School Parent
My son who wanted to quit school at age 8 has begun to talk about what he wants to be when he grows up- Middle School Parent