Grizzle advances to final four

Dr. Alison Grizzle, a West Homewood resident was recently named Secondary Teacher of the Year by Birmingham City Schools. She has now advanced to the final four of the state competition.

Grizzle teaches math at Jackson-Olin High.

Grizzle graduated from Homewood High in 1993. She grew up in Homewood and attended Homewood Middle.

She has taught in Birmingham schools for 14 years.

“I’m very honored to be representing Birmingham City Schools as one of the many great teachers in this system,” she said. “And I’m grateful to Homewood for all the support this community has provided. It’s where my roots are, and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.”

The State Teacher of the Year will be announced May 8.