School Bell Award

2025 nhe SCHOOL BELL AWARD nominATIONS ARE OPEN through December 18th

The School Bell Award is an SBISD-wide award which recognizes an outstanding SBISD staff member who promotes the Purposes of the PTA and advocates for all children.

We are so fortunate to have so many dedicated teachers and staff members at Nottingham! Here is a way to recognize someone who goes above and beyond. We are asking for your help identifying a deserving NHE teacher or staff member to nominate for this prestigious award.

Nominees should exemplify the PTA's mission to make every child's potential a reality through their support of PTA programs, parent education, family engagement and advocacy efforts, as well as to foster a positive learning environment.

The Purposes of the PTA are:

Promote the welfare of all children and youth by protecting their safety, health, and overall well-being at home, in school, and throughout the community.
Raise the standards of home life by supporting families and improving the quality of life within every household.
Advocate for strong laws and policies that protect children and advance their education, health, and welfare.
Strengthen family-school partnerships through meaningful engagement and collaboration between parents, caregivers, and educators.
Unite the community in efforts that support and improve the lives of all children and youth.
Advocate for fiscal responsibility to ensure public education funds are used effectively, transparently, and in ways that support student success.

Nominations should be emailed to Laura Payne, Membership Chair: membership@nottinghampta.org

When we return from Winter Break in January, student PTA members will have a chance to vote on the nominees before the final determination is made by our NHE PTA Executive Board. The nominee will then be submitted to the SBISD Council of PTA where a candidate will be selected to represent the entire district!

Past Nominees from NHE include:

2024-2025 - Jeanne Breidenthal

2023-2024 - Coach Cat Janda

2022-2023 - Ms. Sarah Dale

2021-2022 - Ms. Sandia Bailey

2020-2021 - Mrs. Molly Murphy

2019-2020 - Mrs. Julie Campbell

2018-2019 - Ms. Lindsay Ripley

2017-2018 - Ms. Kelly Borally

2016-2017 - Mrs. Stacey Zubair

2015-2016 - Mr. Jose Villatoro

Award Criteria

Must be a teacher or staff member at Nottingham and all nominees must be PTA members.

Award

All nominees are recognized at the Founder’s Day Banquet in February 2026 and the winner will be known as the “School Bell Award Winner,” and will receive a brass bell.