Annual Conference Nominations
Every year at the Annual Conference, Texas ASCD presents awards to a select number of people to honor their hard work and dedication to education. Each award recipient is nominated by Texas ASCD members.
Show your appreciation to a valued colleague or a new teacher who is going “above and beyond” in their classroom by nominating them. You may also nominate a journalist or an organization that is doing exceptional work in reporting on education-related issues. The Texas ASCD Award is awarded at the Annual Conference in October.
The nomination period for 2022 has been extended to Sept. 2, 2022.
George H. and Gwyn Brownlee Leadership Award – recognizes and honors a Texas ASCD member who has performed instructional, supervisory, and, curricular duties and responsibilities consistent with the purpose of the organization in an exemplary manner. This individual will have provided continued service and support to Texas ASCD. Click here to download the form.
F. L. Elder Award for Outstanding Reporting in Education – nominate someone that is getting positive information out to the communities and citizens about public education. This person does not have to be a member of Texas ASCD. Click here for the form.
Texas Educators Achieving Classroom Honors! (T.E.A.C.H. Award) – nominate an educator who has less than five years of classroom experience and has impacted positively students. This person does not have to be a member of Texas ASCD. Click here for the form.
Texas ASCD Star Advocate – recognizes and celebrates a retiree who has served Texas ASCD in an exemplary manner throughout their educational career and association membership. Click here for the form.
Texas Whole Child School Award – The intent of the Texas Whole Child School Award program is to recognize schools that implement a culture and approach to ensure that each child is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged so that he/she can be educated successfully. The award program will increase visibility to the Whole Child philosophy. Texas ASCD believes that more schools will transition from a focus on narrowly defined academic achievement as measured by state tests to a focus that promotes the development of the whole child. Click here for the online application.

Texas ASCD Texas Educators Achieving Classroom Honors
(T.E.A.C.H.) Award Winners
2019
Jennifer Rutherford
Aaron Parker Elementary, North Lamar ISD – Elementary
Tina Vu
Tompkins High School, Katy ISD – Secondary
2018
Marissa Carrillo
Washington Elementary, Big Spring ISD – Elementary
Sarah Masselink
Liberty Hill Jr. High School, Liberty Hill ISD – Secondary
2017
Debra Kurten
Magnolia ISD – Elementary
Garrett Gray
Robinson ISD – Secondary
2016
Deanna Demers
Brauchle Elementary, Northside ISD – Elementary
Michael Rhodes
Paris High School, Paris ISD – Secondary
2015
Allie Duffy
Round Rock ISD – Elementary
Daniel Nelson
Keller ISD – Secondary
2014
Sarah Mugavero
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD – Secondary
Karla Reyes
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD – Elementary
2013
Rachel Nygrin
Community ISD – Elementary
Jessica Dworaczyk
South San Antonio ISD – Secondary
2012
Katrina Avinger
LCISD – Elementary
Tara Haworth
Katy ISD – Secondary
2011
Christina Reyes
San Antnio ISD – Elementary
Mary Steen
East Central ISD – Secondary
2010
Deborah Cox
Flour Bluff ISD – Elementary
Stephanie Ryon
Coppell ISD – Secondary
2009
Lindsay Lisman
Frisco ISD – Elementary
Chelsie Griffiths
Greenville ISD – Secondary
Roland Ruvalcaba
San Antonio ISD – Secondary
2008
Caroline Coffin
Round Rock ISD – Elementary
Sergio Roitberg
La Joya ISD – Secondary