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In 1985, Gross stepped down as superintendent to become the principal of Vestavia Hills High School, a position he stayed in until his retirement on [[July 1]], [[1999]]. The Alabama Senate proclaimed [[May 14]], [[1999]] as Michael Gross Day in honor of his retirement. | In 1985, Gross stepped down as superintendent to become the principal of Vestavia Hills High School, a position he stayed in until his retirement on [[July 1]], [[1999]]. The Alabama Senate proclaimed [[May 14]], [[1999]] as Michael Gross Day in honor of his retirement. | ||
In December 1999, Gross was named interim superintendent of | In December 1999, Gross was named interim superintendent of [[Vestavia Hills City Schools]] after the forced resignation of [[Harrison Cass]]. He originally agreed only to fill the position through February 2000, but the next superintendent, [[Jamie Blair]], wasn't hired until the end of March, so Gross stayed on to help make a smooth transition. | ||
Gross and his wife, Marilyn, have two daughters, Jennifer and Elizabeth. In | Gross and his wife, Marilyn, have two daughters, Jennifer and Elizabeth. In addition to his job duties, Gross was involved with the [[Shades Valley Rotary Club]], [[A Baby's Place of Alabama]], [[Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce]], [[Homewood Exchange Club]], and [[Jefferson County Boy Scouts]]. | ||
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Michael Gross (born c. 1941) was the superintendent of the Homewood School System for seven years and principal of Vestavia Hills High School for fourteen.
Michael Gross began his educational career around 1964. He received a B.S. from the University of Alabama, Master of Education and Educational Specialist Degrees from the University of Montevallo, and did doctoral studies at the University of Alabama.
Gross worked his way up in the Homewood School System, from assistant principal to principal of Homewood Junior High School, then to principal of Homewood High School, where he served six years. In 1978, Gross became superintendent of the Homewood schools.
In 1985, Gross stepped down as superintendent to become the principal of Vestavia Hills High School, a position he stayed in until his retirement on July 1, 1999. The Alabama Senate proclaimed May 14, 1999 as Michael Gross Day in honor of his retirement.
In December 1999, Gross was named interim superintendent of Vestavia Hills City Schools after the forced resignation of Harrison Cass. He originally agreed only to fill the position through February 2000, but the next superintendent, Jamie Blair, wasn't hired until the end of March, so Gross stayed on to help make a smooth transition.
Gross and his wife, Marilyn, have two daughters, Jennifer and Elizabeth. In addition to his job duties, Gross was involved with the Shades Valley Rotary Club, A Baby's Place of Alabama, Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce, Homewood Exchange Club, and Jefferson County Boy Scouts.
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Homewood High Principal 1971 - 1977 |
Succeeded by: Jack Farr |
| Preceded by: Edna Snow (interim) |
Homewood Superintendent 1978 - 1985 |
Succeeded by: Robert F. Bumpus |
| Preceded by: ' |
Vestavia Hills High School Principal 1985 - 1999 |
Succeeded by: Ann C. Jones |
| Preceded by: Harrison Cass |
Vestavia Hills Superintendent 1999 - 2000 (interim) |
Succeeded by: Jamie Blair |
References
- Alabama Senate Joint Resolution 57 from 1999.
- "Principal Gross to Retire". The Birmingham News 3 February 1999.
- "Gross Leaves with 10,000 Memories". The Birmingham News 5 May 1999.