NHE Legacy and Honors

Legado y Reconocimientos de NHE

For decades, dedicated parents, volunteers, teachers, and staff members have helped make Northwood Hills Elementary an extraordinary community.

Durante décadas, padres, voluntarios, maestros y miembros del personal han ayudado a hacer de Northwood Hills Elementary una comunidad extraordinaria.

We proudly recognize the leaders and award recipients whose service has shaped NHE’s history.

Reconocemos con orgullo a los líderes y galardonados cuyo servicio ha formado la historia de NHE.

NHE PTA Past Presidents

Expresidentes de NHE PTA

2010–Present

2024–2025 — Rubria Price
2022–2024 — Paige Delgado
2020–2022 — Mac Nieto
2018–2020 — David Sims
2017–2018 — Ellen Yost
2015–2017 — Heather Gray
2013–2015 — Brenna Eager
2012–2013 — Linda West
2010–2012 — Natalie Yancy

2000s

2008–2010 — Holli Maxwell
2007–2008 — Kathy Watson
2006–2007 — Jill Hance
2005–2006 — Lynn Sullivan
2003–2005 — Holli Maxwell
2002–2003 — Janet Le Bel
2001–2002 — Lynn Carlton
2000–2001 — Jeanne Wilgus

1990s

1999–2000 — Ann Stroth
1998–1999 — Judy Smith
1997–1998 — Robin Burch
1996–1997 — Cindy Rea
1995–1996 — Michelle Van Gilder
1994–1995 — Patti Mitchell
1993–1994 — Kay Swanson
1991–1993 — Carol-Ann Bracken
1990–1991 — Mrs. Bud Barta

1980s

1989–1990 — Mrs. Mike Cooper
1988–1989 — Mrs. Hardy Watford
1987–1988 — Mrs. Jim Parish
1986–1987 — Mrs. Jerry Ragsdale
1985–1986 — Mrs. Rick Ostler
1984–1985 — Mrs. John Price
1983–1984 — Mrs. Charles Gough
1982–1983 — Mrs. James Davis
1981–1982 — Mrs. Carl McMahan
1980–1981 — Mrs. Carl Giles

1970s

1979–1980 — Mrs. Benny Brigham
1978–1979 — Mrs. Jerry Bennett
1977–1978 — Mrs. Gerald Casid
1976–1977 — Mrs. Ben Dildy
1975–1976 — Mrs. Lawrence Breinin
1974–1975 — Mrs. Barry Epstein
1973–1974 — Mrs. H. Glyn Jordan
1972–1973 — Mrs. Barney Budow
1971–1972 — Mrs. Alan Golden
1970–1971 — Mrs. Bill Bradley

NHE Service and Recognition Awards

Premios de Servicio y Reconocimiento de NHE

Golden Apple Award

Premio Manzana de Oro

Presented to volunteers who have made a direct, positive difference in the lives of NHE children.

Se presenta a voluntarios que han tenido una influencia directa y positiva en la vida de los niños de NHE.

2025–2026: Haley Hiscocks & Jaklin Upatham
2024–2025: Kristy Blevins
2023–2024: Kristy Blevins & Rubria Price
2022–2023: Nancy Jones & Tina Dempsey
2021–2022: Sylvia Smith
2020–2021: Carley Butts
2019–2020: Tina Menees
2018–2019: Eileen Ryan
2017–2018: Stephanie Cozby
2016–2017: Marian Roberts-Kreft and Cynthia Dowdey
2015–2016: Ellen Yost
2014–2015: Bernie Judge and Nigel Kreft
2013–2014: Teresa Harvey and Tric Sohosky
2012–2013: Lisa Hord and Charlotte Gruber
2011–2012: Wayne Levan and Laurie Osbourne
2010–2011: Natalie Yancy and Robin Stevens
2009–2010: Linda West and Judi Jones
2008–2009: Marcy Berry and Holli Maxwell
2007–2008: Mary Ellis and Pete Shannon
2006–2007: Nancy Stevens
2004–2005: Janet Le Bel
2003–2004: Julie Burcham
2002–2003: Jean Bond and Cheryl Derrington
2001–2002: Colleen Sprinkle and Carol Nicholas
2000–2001: Dinah Matthews and Bob Schellhorn
1999–2000: Starla Willis and John Peats
1998–1999: Christine Jones, Dr. Naresh Kumar, and Randy Testut
1997–1998: Cindy Fry, Doris Simonsen, and Ann Stroth
1996–1997: Robin Burch and Wes & Betsi Schaefer
1995–1996: Cindy Rea
1994–1995: John & Diane Hammond
1993–1994: Michelle Van Gilder
1992–1993: Mary Gottenkieny and Janet Martin
1991–1992: Martha Ackerman
1990–1991: Carolyn Labac
1989–1990: Marti McAdams
1988–1989: Pam Parish
1987–1988: Jene Buckner

Soaring Falcon Service Award

Premio de Servicio Soaring Falcon

Established in 2019, this award recognizes a volunteer or staff member who has demonstrated sustained service to NHE, RISD, and the wider community.

Establecido en 2019, este premio reconoce a un voluntario o miembro del personal por su servicio continuo a NHE, RISD y la comunidad.

2025–2026: David Abadie
2024–2025: Natalie Billingsley
2023–2024: Paula Hopper
2022–2023: Deija Wright
2021–2022: Carley Butts
2020–2021: Brittany Coggins
2019–2020: Heather Gray & Lauren Hall
2018–2019: Prudence Simkin

C.H.E.R.Y.L. Award

Creative Habits for Educating and Making Ready Young Learners

Established in 2008 and named for Cheryl Derrington, this award recognizes an NHE staff member’s continued and exceptional commitment to the comprehensive education of NHE students.

Establecido en 2008 y nombrado en honor a Cheryl Derrington, este premio reconoce el compromiso continuo y excepcional de un miembro del personal con la educación integral de los estudiantes.

2025–2026: Jamie Macesich
2023–2024: Cheryl Derrington & Rachelle Sward
2022–2023: Amy Floyd
2021–2022: Stephanie Patel
2020–2021: Lana Lozure
2019–2020: Laura Patterson
2018–2019: Ishii Tavarez
2017–2018: Courtney Wright
2016–2017: Lauren Hall
2015–2016: Janet Ellis
2014–2015: Cassie Grant
2013–2014: Laurie Martini
2012–2013: Sophie Kranz
2011–2012: Tricia Wong-Buoy
2010–2011: Barbara Nolan
2009–2010: Cheri Scott
2008–2009: Linda Hubbard-Hesse
2007–2008: Cheryl Derrington

Falcon Forever Award

Premio Falcon para Siempre

Established in 2019, this award recognizes a retiring NHE teacher, staff member, or volunteer for dedicated service to NHE students and families.

Establecido en 2019, este premio reconoce a un maestro, miembro del personal o voluntario que se retira después de servir a los estudiantes y familias de NHE.

2025–2026: Claire Swain, Jennifer LeBlanc
2023–2024: Marie Gill
2022–2023: Mac Nieto
2021–2022: Barbara Nolan
2020–2021: Karen Crowder
2019–2020: Heather Gray
2018–2019: Barbara Nolan

Honorary Life Membership in Texas PTA

Membresía Vitalicia Honoraria de Texas PTA

One of Texas PTA’s highest honors, this award recognizes outstanding service to children, youth, and the work of PTA.

Uno de los más altos honores de Texas PTA, este premio reconoce un servicio sobresaliente a niños, jóvenes y la misión de la PTA.

2024–2025: Brittany Coggins, Aynsley Boksiner
2023–2024: Paige Delgado
2022–2023: Jill Mertsenmeyer
2021–2022: Cheryl Derrington
2020–2021: Eileen Ryan
2019–2020: Jordan Teeple
2018–2019: Laura Corder, Heather Gray
2017–2018: Janet Ellis, Roxxy Griffin, Bernie Judge

Honorees Prior to 2017

Galardonados Anteriores a 2017

Listed alphabetically / En orden alfabético

Texas PTA Extended Service Award

Premio de Servicio Extendido de Texas PTA

Presented to Texas PTA Life Members who have provided outstanding service and have been actively involved with Texas PTA for at least 10 years.

Se presenta a miembros vitalicios que han prestado servicio sobresaliente y han participado activamente en Texas PTA durante al menos 10 años.

2019–2020: Prudence Simkin
2018–2019: Cheryl Derrington

National PTA Life Achievement Award

Premio Nacional PTA por Logros de por Vida

The highest honor presented by National PTA, recognizing an individual who demonstrates an enduring commitment to the education, health, and well-being of all children.

El honor más alto de National PTA reconoce a una persona con un compromiso permanente con la educación, la salud y el bienestar de todos los niños.

Crystal Apple Award

Premio Manzana de Cristal

Presented at Northwood Hills from 1991 through 2005 to individuals who volunteered in outstanding ways throughout the school year.

Presentado en Northwood Hills entre 1991 y 2005 a personas que prestaron un servicio voluntario sobresaliente durante el año escolar.

2005–2006: Penni Lewis
2004–2005: Tony & Cindy Waldrop
2003–2004: Arva Tatman
2001–2002: Dick Miner
1998–1999: Jon Heber
1992–1993: Marilyn Moore and Pete Shannon
1991–1992: Vince Cirillo and Maria Conroy