Alex Pool

Alex Pool has served with Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes (ABCH) since 2014. She served as a social worker and Assistant Director before moving to her current role as North Alabama Area Director in 2023.

Alex is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), with a bachelor's degree in social work from the University of North Alabama and a Master of Social Work from the University of Alabama. Alex’s journey with ABCH began as a social work intern at the Decatur location.

Following Alex’s internship, she was hired as a social worker for the North Alabama Foster Care program. Alex served in this role for two years before transitioning to a Campus and College/Career Social Worker. Alex has always had a heart and desire to serve others. She feels God is fulfilling this calling through her service to the children and families served daily at ABCH. Alex considers it an honor and privilege to aid in the reunification and permanency processes of children and families from hard places.

Alex and her husband, Jonathan, have a son, Jenison, and a daughter, Annaclaire. They are active members of Shoal Creek Church. Alex enjoys time with family, reading, being outside, and looking at pictures of cute animals.