The Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance (ASAHPERD) awarded Coach Sharon Smith of Glen Iris Elementary School with its Legacy Grant of $500 to commemorate the organization's 100th anniversary.
Coach Smith's application and six others (including Coach Rodney Dorsey at Jackson-Olin High School) were selected among more than 40 submissions. She plans to use the funds to establish a pickleball court for the school.
ASAHPERD representative Wanda Gilmore (a retired physical education teacher who served Birmingham City Schools for 25 years), BCS K-12 Physical Education Program Specialist Dr. Sherri Huff, and Glen Iris Principal Tronci Southall-Mason presented Coach Smith with the check during a surprise assembly held today at the school, with Board Member Mary Boehm in attendance.
Coach Alphonzo Lewis, previously announced as winner of Sports Professional of the Year by ASAHPERD, was also recognized during the assembly.
“Thanks to their efforts, our scholars have new playground and sports equipment and the opportunity to try out new sports like pickleball. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!” said Principal Southall-Mason.
