Russellville City Schools superintendent awarded for contributions to English Language Learners Russellville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Heath Grimes Russellville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Heath Grimes received the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Education’s Outstanding Service Award. Posted: Dec 15, 2020 2:12 PM Updated: Dec 15, 2020 2:37 PM Posted By: Megan Janssen One North Alabama superintendent has been recognized for his continued commitment to the success of English Language Learners (ELL). Russellville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Heath Grimes received the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Education’s Outstanding Service Award earlier this month for his work advocating for ELL students. Grimes says the award came as a pleasant surprise. He says the honor is part of a collective effort across the district.