State Board of Education meeting at the William B. Travis Building on Sept. 13, 2019, featuring the 2019 Heroes for Children awards with 15 honored volunteers throughout Texas. (Photos by Bob Daemmrich 512-469-9700)


We are pleased to announce that S.T.O.P. founder, Brenda George, has received the prestigious, TEA Heroes for Children Award. The Award ceremony occurred at The State Board of Education September board meeting.

Fifteen school volunteers, who collectively have devoted 179 years of service to the Texas public schools, were honored by the State Board of Education on Sept. 13 as Heroes for Children.

For more information about the Heroes for Children Award and how to nominate a candidate, contact heroes@tea.texas.gov or call (512) 463-9007.