TABT AWARDS PAGE
Texas Biology and Life Science Teacher Awards Program
Texas Outstanding Biology Teacher Award
Alton L. Biggs Excellence in Biology Teaching Award
Texas Outstanding Biology Teacher Award
Alton L. Biggs Excellence in Biology Teaching Award
Each year, the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT), through its Outstanding Biology Teacher Award (OBTA), attempts to identify an excellent biology instructor in each state. Nominations of candidates by NABT members and friends help us to recognize those individuals whose outstanding work in the classroom qualifies them for this award.
The OBTA program is sponsored by Carolina Biological Supply Company, and recipients are special guests of at the Honors Luncheon held at the NABT Professional Development Conference. Recipients also receive gift certificates from Carolina Biological Supply Company, resources from other sponsors, award certificates and complimentary one-year membership from NABT.
Additionally, TABT offers the Alton L. Biggs Excellence in Biology Teaching Award. This award uses the same forms as the Texas OBTA and the same Awards Committee determines the recipient or recipients. This award is sponsored by the TABT and recipients are special guests of the TABT Luncheon held at CAST. Recipients also receive a monetary award from TABT, complimentary one-year membership in TABT and award certificates.
The OBTA program is sponsored by Carolina Biological Supply Company, and recipients are special guests of at the Honors Luncheon held at the NABT Professional Development Conference. Recipients also receive gift certificates from Carolina Biological Supply Company, resources from other sponsors, award certificates and complimentary one-year membership from NABT.
Additionally, TABT offers the Alton L. Biggs Excellence in Biology Teaching Award. This award uses the same forms as the Texas OBTA and the same Awards Committee determines the recipient or recipients. This award is sponsored by the TABT and recipients are special guests of the TABT Luncheon held at CAST. Recipients also receive a monetary award from TABT, complimentary one-year membership in TABT and award certificates.
Who is Eligible? …
Current biology and life science instructors (grades 7-12) with at least three years public, private, or parochial school teaching experience. A major portion of the nominee’s career must have been devoted to the teaching of biology or life science. NABT membership is not a requirement. Unsuccessful candidates may be re-nominated. OBTA winners are ineligible for 10 years after selection.
What is the Process? …
After nomination forms have been submitted, candidates will complete an application form summarizing their professional experience, academic background, education philosophy and provide four recommendations from colleagues familiar with their teaching effectiveness. Classroom observations and/or videotapes may be required of finalists in the evaluation process.
Who Can Make Nominations? …
Colleagues, administrators, students, self-nominations, or anyone competent to judge the candidate’s teaching effectiveness.
What Are the Criteria? …
Preparation, teaching ability and experience, cooperativeness in the school and community, inventiveness, initiative and student-teacher relationships are all important criteria for selection.
How Do I participate? …
Nominate yourself or a colleague for NABT's Outstanding Biology Teacher Award (OBTA) by clicking on this link: OBTA Award. Also, separately send an email to Sharon Hamilton, TABT Awards Director at shamilton16@gmail.com, giving the name and email address of your nominee.
Nominate yourself or a colleague for the Alton Biggs Excellence in Biology Teaching Award by March 15, 2022.
NOTE: while nominations are accepted until March 15, 2022, the candidate must complete the extensive application by April 1, 2022. Please nominate as soon as possible and email Sharon Hamilton right away.
The Awards Committee is always looking for volunteers to evaluate award nominee applications. If you are interested and willing to serve on the Awards Committee, please contact Sharon Hamilton, TABT Awards Director.
Current biology and life science instructors (grades 7-12) with at least three years public, private, or parochial school teaching experience. A major portion of the nominee’s career must have been devoted to the teaching of biology or life science. NABT membership is not a requirement. Unsuccessful candidates may be re-nominated. OBTA winners are ineligible for 10 years after selection.
What is the Process? …
After nomination forms have been submitted, candidates will complete an application form summarizing their professional experience, academic background, education philosophy and provide four recommendations from colleagues familiar with their teaching effectiveness. Classroom observations and/or videotapes may be required of finalists in the evaluation process.
Who Can Make Nominations? …
Colleagues, administrators, students, self-nominations, or anyone competent to judge the candidate’s teaching effectiveness.
What Are the Criteria? …
Preparation, teaching ability and experience, cooperativeness in the school and community, inventiveness, initiative and student-teacher relationships are all important criteria for selection.
How Do I participate? …
Nominate yourself or a colleague for NABT's Outstanding Biology Teacher Award (OBTA) by clicking on this link: OBTA Award. Also, separately send an email to Sharon Hamilton, TABT Awards Director at shamilton16@gmail.com, giving the name and email address of your nominee.
Nominate yourself or a colleague for the Alton Biggs Excellence in Biology Teaching Award by March 15, 2022.
NOTE: while nominations are accepted until March 15, 2022, the candidate must complete the extensive application by April 1, 2022. Please nominate as soon as possible and email Sharon Hamilton right away.
The Awards Committee is always looking for volunteers to evaluate award nominee applications. If you are interested and willing to serve on the Awards Committee, please contact Sharon Hamilton, TABT Awards Director.
Forms and Links
Characteristics of Outstanding Biology Teachers
Nominations for Outstanding Biology Teacher
Note: the NABT website has one error: the title of the page says “2021”, but by scrolling down, they’ve updated to “2022”.
TABT Awards Nomination Form
Alton Biggs Excellence in Biology Award
Questions: Contact Daniel Bryant at thedanielbryant@gmail.com
Former OBTA Recipients
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2024 - Vanilla Macias-Rodriguez, San Antonio
2023 - NO AWARD 2022 - Julia Drake, Plano 2021 - Patricia Nicoll, San Antonio 2020 - Barry Ide, Addison 2019 - Kelly Hall, Carrollton 2018 - John Mead, Dallas 2017 - Daniel Bryant, Houston 2016 – Karla Dean, Anahuac 2015 – Matt Wells, Cypress-Fairbanks 2014 – Judy Hunt, Round Rock 2013 – Anne Gill, Cypress-Fairbanks 2012 – Dan Patrick, Wichita Falls 2011 – Jackie Snow, Belton 2010 – Lee Ferguson, Allen 2008 – Sharon Hamilton, Fort Worth 2007 – Joy Killough, Austin 2006 – Franklin Bell, San Antonio 2005 – Jennifer Jordan, Round Rock 2004 – Saundra Coffey, Houston 2003 – Keith Watson, Winnsboro 2002 – Katherine Leathem, Houston 2001 – Loretta Loykasek, Fort Worth 2000 – Nancy Ramos, San Antonio 1999 – Sharon Spencer, San Antonio 1998 – Carol Leibl, Canyon Lake 1997 – Debbie Richards, Bryan 1996 – Addie Jackson, Austin |
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1995 – Alton Biggs, Allen
1994 – Carolyn Schofield, Tyler 1993 – Robert Dennison, Cypress-Fairbanks 1992 – Don Ward, Houston 1991 – Jim Weber, San Antonio 1990 – Mary Jane Head, Rosenberg 1989 – John Terry, Dennison 1988 – Janis Larivere, Austin 1987 – David Hayden, Richardson 1986 – Ouida Thomas, Rosenberg 1985 – NO AWARD 1984 – Richard DeVore, Amarillo 1983 – NO AWARD 1982 – Alton Biggs, Allen 1981 – Susan Ward-Cory, Cypress-Fairbanks 1980 – Nan Jackson, Victoria 1979 – Richard Carter Lehman, Weslaco 1978 – Nina Outlaw, Fort Worth 1977 – Clementina Rodriguez, San Antonio 1976 – Rosette Diane Dawson, Spring 1975 – Virginia Woods, Round Rock 1974 – Richard Frost, Marshall 1973 – Louise Goode, Midland 1972 – Myrtle Hickman, Waco 1971 – Alfred Boemer, Austin 1970 – Gerald Perkins, Houston 1969 – Evelyn Scruggs, San Antonio 1968 – Gary Atwood, Dallas 1967 – Ellen Odell Johnson, Abilene 1966 – Jessie Anthony, Houston 1965 – Edna Boon, Austin 1964 – Sister Jeanne Francis, Corpus Christi 1963 – Marjorie Behringer, San Antonio 1962 – Inez Robinson, Dimmitt |