The Jenice Riley Memorial Scholarship of the Alabama Humanities Foundation was awarded to three Alabama Baptist teachers at a ceremony in October.
Lucy Bloodworth, a kindergarten teacher at McElwain Christian Academy and a member of McElwain Baptist Church, Birmingham, was a recipient of the $1,000 award.
She plans to use the money to purchase iPads, iBooks and other materials to enhance her students’ understanding of her project “STATE the Facts,” an innovative way to help students recognize and understand the importance of voting.
Bloodworth is married to Jim and they have two children.
Brandy Russell, a first grade teacher at Weaver Elementary School and a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church, Alexandria, also received the award. She plans to use the money to begin a drama team at Weaver Elementary.
She and her husband, Kevin, have four children.
Lindsey Irvin, a gifted education teacher at Calera Intermediate School in Montevallo, and a member of Westwood Baptist Church, Alabaster, plans to use the scholarship money for building a structure and patio to display a historic bell for the community. She has three children.
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