Student Leadership Campus Awards
2025-2026 TEPSA Student Leadership Award
Since 2018, the TEPSA Student Leadership Award has recognized outstanding student teams who demonstrate exceptional leadership, dedication to their schools, and a commitment to creating positive change in their communities. These remarkable students lead by example, inspire their peers, and leave a lasting impact wherever they go.
Empower your student leaders by recognizing their dedication, leadership, and service to your school and community through the TEPSA Student Leadership Award.
2025–2026 Award Recipients
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Abilene ISD
Bassetti Elementary
Sherry Gumm, Principal
Craig Middle School
Ashley West, Principal
Taylor Elementary
Shanda Bourn, Principal
Alice ISD
Noonan Elementary
Sameera Massey, Principal
Anna ISD
Rosamond-Sherley Elementary
Robin Latham, Principal
Arlington ISD
Goodman Elementary
Marisa Guzman, Principal
Barbers Hill ISD
Barbers Hill Intermediate School South
Donna Billeaud, Principal
Barbers Hill Intermediate School North
Tina McCorkle, Principal
Beaumont ISD
Caldwood Elementary
Julie Corona, Principal
Regina Howell Elementary
Angela Lund, Principal
Boerne ISD
Dr. Ferdinand L. Herff Elementary
Jennifer Hammond, Principal
Cibola Creek Elementary
Sami Jo Gillette, Principal
Currington Elementary
Michael Joannou, Principal
Fabra Elementary
Troy Latiolais, Principal
Broaddus ISD
Broaddus Elementary
Alison Thorn, Principal
Canutillo ISD
Bill Childress Elementary
Maria Isabel Varela, Principal
Deanna Davenport Elementary
Guadalupe Montañez, Principal
Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia Elementary
Janeth Plaza, Principal
Canyon ISD
Crestview Elementary
Sarah Ratliff, Principal
Lakeview Elementary
Paige Fisk, Principal
Pinnacle Intermediate
Tausha Robinson, Principal
Clear Creek ISD
League City Elementary
Ashlee Tyner, Principal
College Station ISD
College Hills Elementary
Katie Allen, Principal
Southwood Valley Elementary
Alison DeLuna, Principal
Spring Creek Elementary
Mindy Chapa, Principal
Comal ISD
Johnson Ranch Elementary
Catherine Leach, Principal
Coppell ISD
Canyon Ranch Elementary
Ashley Minton, Principal
Cottonwood Creek Elementary
Dr. Andra Penny, Principal
Denton Creek Elementary
Dr. Yanet Cardoza, Principal
Lakeside Elementary
Gema Hall, Principal
Mockingbird Elementary
Laura Flynn, Principal
Richard J. Lee Elementary
Chantel Kastrounis, Principal
Valley Ranch Elementary
Cynthia Arterbery, Principal
Wilson Elementary
Amanda Sweeney, Principal
Copperas Cove ISD
Fairview Miss Jewell Elementary
Dr. Rebekah Shuck, Principal
Martin Walker Elementary
Kelly Thompson, Principal
Deer Park ISD
Carpenter Elementary
Janet Cavazos
Fairmont Elementary
Melissa Fagen, Principal
Edcouch-Elsa ISD
Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary
Maribel Villarreal
John F. Kennedy Fine Arts Academy
Jennifer Montelongo
Forney ISD
Claybon Elementary
Ashley Toney, Principal
Griffin Elementary
Kristie Crabtree, Principal
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Fort Bend ISD
Highlands Elementary
Angela Dow, Principal
Oyster Creek Elementary
Deanna Olson, Principal
Fort Sam Houston ISD
Fort Sam Houston Elementary
Julissa Fisher
Fort Worth ISD
Leadership Academy at Maude I. Logan Elementary School
Michael Conner, Principal
Frenship ISD
Willow Bend Elementary
Lindsey Littlefield, Principal
Galveston ISD
Austin Elementary
Dr. Julia Ramirez, Principal
Georgetown ISD
Williams Elementary
Jennifer Hinson, Principal
Godley ISD
Godley 6th Grade Campus
Jayme Duckett, Principal
Goose Creek CISD
David Crockett Elementary
Tailis Oniwon, Principal
Highlands Elementary
Blanca Capetillo, Principal
Granbury ISD
Acton Elementary
Maggie Walton, Principal
Grand Prairie ISD
Eisenhower Elementary
Magdelena Garcia, Principal
Irving ISD
Barton Elementary
Lisbeth Valdez, Principal
Jackie Mae Townsell Elementary
Amber Brooks, Principal
Joshua ISD
Caddo Grove Elementary
Faviola Arevalo, Principal
Killeen ISD
Reeces Creek Elementary
Abigail Church, Principal
Montague Village Elementary
Natalie Cue, Principal
La Grange ISD
La Grange Elementary
Dr. Regina Walker
Lake Travis ISD
Lake Pointe Elementary
Karen Reich, Principal
Lamar CISD
Beasley Elementary
Laura Spiegal, Principal
Bowie Elementary
Marjorie Garcia, Principal
Dickinson Elementary
Channon Almendarez, Principal
Frost Elementary
Lisa Contreras, Principal
Haygood Elementary
Julie Jackson, Principal
Joe Hubenak Elementary
Kathleen Leverence, Principal
Judge James C. Adolphus Elementary
Chad Davis, Principal
Lindsey Elementary
Robin Stover, Principal
Manford Williams Elementary
Laci Crowson, Principal
Randle Elementary
Ernie Bainbridge, Principal
Taylor Ray Elementary
Nancy Garcia, Principal
William Velasquez Elementary
Angela Peters, Principal
Lewisville ISD
Coyote Ridge Elementary
Erica Roberson, Principal
Donald Elementary – STEM Academy
April Kenely, Principal
Hicks Elementary
Tracy Rehfuss, Principal
Liberty Elementary
Matthye Rainey, Principal
Memorial Elementary – STEM Academy
Sherri Miles, Principal
Peter's Colony Elementary
Rebecca Chirinos, Principal
Liberty ISD
Liberty Elementary
Joanne Knepper, Principal
Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD
Little Cypress Intermediate
Luke McFarlane, Principal
Little Elm ISD
Hackberry Elementary
Steven Menezes, Principal
Lockhart ISD
Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary
Cristina Vazquez, Principal
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Borchert Loop Elementary
Jamee Griebel, Principal
Plum Creek Elementary
Jamee Griebel, Principal
Lubbock ISD
Preston Smith Elementary
Jaci Underwood, Principal
Waters Elementary
Linda Landin, Principal
McKinney ISD
Dowell Middle School
Melanie Machost, Principal
Minshew Elementary
Jennifer Larriviere, Principal
Wilmeth Elementary
Grace Roberts, Principal
Medina Valley ISD
Castroville Elementary
Sandy Bermea, Principal
Midway ISD
Hewitt Elementary
Christy Watley, Principal
New Braunfels ISD
County Line Elementary
April Jones, Principal
New Caney ISD
Bens Branch Elementary
Ruth Ann Anderson, Principal
Dogwood Elementary
Michelle Kale, Principal
Sorters Mill Elementary
Kindy Tomhave
Northside ISD
Carnahan Elementary
Lucy Gomez, Principal
Esparza Elementary
Migdalia Powers, Principal
F.R. Scobee Elementary
Kristen Johnson-Montellano, Principal
Helotes Elementary
Kacey Crick, Principal
Leick Elementary
Jess Garza, Principal
Monroe May Jr. Elementary
Sara Mireles, Principal
Paul W. Ott Elementary
Madeline Bueno, Principal
Patricia J. Blattman Elementary
Melissa Spiekerman, Principal
Northwest ISD
J. Lyndal Hughes Elementary
Nate Roub, Principal
Johnie R. Daniel Elementary
Dr. Jessica McDonald, Principal
Kay Granger Elementary
Michelle McAdams, Principal
Prairie View Elementary
Amanda Bomar, Principal
W.R. Hatfield Elementary
Jim Mahler, Principal
Pasadena ISD
Adella Young Elementary
Amy McClellen, Principal
Burnett Elementary
Jae Lee, Principal
Carter Lomax Middle School
Rebecca Dietz, Principal
Earnesteen Milstead Middle School
Scott Pollack, Principal
Fred Roberts Middle School
Citlali Guerrero, Principal
Garfield Elementary
Jennifer Teichelman, Principal
Genoa Elementary
Brenda Melendez, Principal
Jensen Elementary
Erica Moreno, Principal
Kruse Elementary
Sandra Buckner, Principal
L.F. Smith Elementary
Lorena Carrasco, Principal
Mae Smythe Elementary
Sharon Williams, Principal
Marshall Kendrick Middle School
Melissa Messenger, Principal
Matthys Elementary
Erica Fernandez, Principal
Morris Middle School
Robin Cate, Principal
Morales Elementary
Jennifer Condado
Nelda Sullivan Middle School
Kelly Cook Costley, Principal
Parks Elementary School
Candice Arthur, Principal
South Houston Intermediate School
Jessica Swenson, Principal
South Shaver Elementary
Erica Lilly, Principal
Sparks Elementary
Erica Kirk, Principal
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Stuchbery Elementary
Jose Hernandez, Principal
Teague Elementary
Solmaria Benavides, Principal
Plainview ISD
Plainview Intermediate
Deborah Alcozer
Plainview North Elementary
Sarah Wallace, Principal
Plano ISD
Hedgcoxe Elementary
Kristi Graham, Principal
Sigler Elementary
Tara Lane, Principal
Port Neches-Groves ISD
Groves Intermediate School
Mandie Champagne, Principal
Port Neches Intermediate School
Kimberly Carter, Principal
Prosper ISD
Stuber Elementary
Katie McLain, Principal
Ranger ISD
Ranger Middle School
Adam Bramlett, Principal
Rockwall ISD
Amanda Rochell Elementary
Dr. Ashlee Graham, Principal
Billie Stevenson Elementary
Stacy Rosa, Principal
Celia Hays Elementary
Kelli Crossland, Principal
Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary
Kelly Haack, Principal
Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary
Kristie Hudsbeth, Principal
Grace Hartman Elementary
Jill Ebeling, Principal
Howard Dobbs Elementary
Luz Biehle, Principal
Linda Lyon Elementary
Bronwyn Vaughan, Principal
Lupe Garcia Elementary
Crystal Shaklee, Principal
Nebbie Williams Elementary
Adrienne Hergert, Principal
Ouida Springer Elementary
Andrea Olive, Principal
Sharon Shannon Elementary
Laurie Branch, Principal
Sherry and Paul Hamm Elementary
Danielle Patterson, Principal
Virginia Reinhardt Elementary
Michael Stuart, Principal
Royse City ISD
Davis Elementary
Rachel Camp, Principal
Ruth Cherry Elementary
Emily Hays, Principal
W.R. Fort Elementary
Amanda Snyder, Principal
San Benito CISD
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy
Dr. Cynthia C. Clayborn
San Felipe-Del Rio CISD
Garfield Middle School
Jorge Jurado, Principal
Ruben Chavira Elementary
Carol Sunderland, Principal
Sharyland ISD
Donna Wernecke Elementary
Norma Salazar, Principal
Socorro ISD
Cactus Trails Elementary
Carolyn Thomas, Principal
Spring ISD
Hirsch Elementary
LaToya Patterson, Principal
Taylor ISD
Main Street Elementary
Kerri Pierce, Principal
Waskom ISD
Waskom Elementary
Martha Lovaasen, Principal
Ysleta ISD
Scotsdale Elementary
Juan Guzman, Principal
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2026 NAESP ASCA School of Excellence Award
Recognizing student councils that have demonstrated excellence in community service, student leadership, citizenship, and school spirit. Applicants are members of the American Student Council Association. For more information on joining, visit NAESP ASCA.
Congratulations to the 2026 NAESP ASCA School of Excellence Award winners in Texas!
- Barbers Hill Intermediate School North, Barbers Hill ISD
- McClendon Elementary School, Community ISD
- Claybon Elementary School, Forney ISD
- Griffin Elementary School, Forney ISD
- Highlands Elementary School, Goose Creek CISD
- Acton Elementary School, Granbury ISD
- Travis STEM² Academy, Harlingen CISD
- Burnett Elementary School, Houston ISD
- Barton Elementary School, Irving ISD
- Hubenak Elementary School, Lamar CISD
- Randle Elementary School, Lamar CISD
- Donald Elementary School, Lewisville ISD
- Liberty Elementary School, Liberty ISD
- Little Cypress Intermediate School, Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD
- Kay Granger Elementary School, Northwest ISD
- Earnesteen Milstead Middle School, Pasadena ISD
- L. F. Smith Elementary School, Pasadena ISD
- Sparks Elementary School, Pasadena ISD
- Teague Elementary School, Pasadena ISD
- Sigler Elementary School, Plano ISD
- Davis Elementary School, Royse City ISD
- Congressman Silvestre and Carolina Reyes Elementary School, Socorro ISD
- Fred Roberts Middle School, Spring ISD
- Eastwood Middle School, Ysleta ISD
2026 NAESP ASCA Exemplary Advisor Awardees
Congratulations to the 2026 Texas ASCA Exemplary Advisors! NAESP honors the following advisors for their outstanding work with elementary and middle-level student councils and to the four pillars of ASCA: community service student leadership, citizenship, and school spirit.
- Millie Carroll, Barbers Hill Intermediate School North, Barbers Hill ISD
- Pamela Simmons, McClendon Elementary School, Community ISD
- Laura Cottle, Claybon Elementary School, Forney ISD
- Kaley Mitchell, Highlands Elementary School, Goose Creek CISD
- Renee Stripling, Highlands Elementary School, Goose Creek CISD
- Karina Diaz, Burnett Elementary School, Houston ISD
- Sebastian Hernandez, Barton Elementary School, Irving ISD
- Joanna Grimes, Randle Elementary School, Lamar CISD
- Marlesa Morton, Randle Elementary School, Lamar CISD
- Michele Emmett, Donald Elementary School, Lewisville ISD
- Lindsay Thomas, Donald Elementary School, Lewisville ISD
- Brooke Box, Liberty Elementary School, Liberty ISD
- Brittany Hogue, Teague Elementary School, Pasadena ISD
- Stephanie Peterson, Teague Elementary School, Pasadena ISD
- Dymond Smith, Sigler Elementary School, Plano ISD
- Kaitlynn Escontrias, Congressman Silvestre & Carolina Reyes Elementary School, Socorro ISD
