Award Recognition
The Plano ISD Council of PTAs has a long-standing tradition of recognizing outstanding individuals who have significantly contributed to the well-being and educational success of children and youth within the community. These awards are bestowed upon dedicated volunteers, educators, and advocates who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, leadership, and service. The honorees are celebrated for their tireless efforts in fostering a supportive and enriching environment for students, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive. Through these prestigious awards, the Plano ISD Council of PTAs highlights the invaluable impact of these individuals and their enduring legacy in promoting the ideals and mission of the PTA.
Texas Life Membership Award Recipients
The Texas PTA's Honorary Life Member Award is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon an individual by the Texas PTA for outstanding contributions to the well being of children and youth.
| Charlene Sledge: 1990 | Dr. Allan Bird: 1991 | Margie Nash: 1993 |
| John Longstreet: 1993 | Dr. James Surrat: 1993 | Sharon Goldblatt: 1994 |
| Carole Greisdorf: 1994 | Linda Johnston: 1995 | Mike Landingham: 1995 |
| Dr. Myrtle Hightower: 1995 | Dr. Doug Otto: 1996 | James Wyen: 1996 |
| Anne Biron: 1996 | Linda Nelson: 1997 | Joan Slater: 1998 |
| Rick Hooker: 1999 | Elise Gold: 1999 (deceased) | Florence Shapiro: 2000 |
| Brian McCall: 2000 | Marilyn Brooks: 2001 | Nancy Wells: 2002 |
| Nancy Boyd: 2002 | Tom Salmon: 2003 | Mary Gorden: 2005 |
| Pam Seeger: 2007 | Mark Wellborn: 2008 | Michele Carey-Davé: 2009 |
| Kelly Waterman: 2009 | Graciela Katzer: 2010 | Cara Mendelsohn: 2010 |
| Karla Oliver: 2010 | Erica Johnson: 2011 | Annette Maule: 2011 |
| James Thomas: 2011 | Frances Fass: 2012 | Russell Mast: 2012 |
| Jim Hirsch: 2013 | Kathy Kuddes: 2013 | Minoo Wille: 2013 |
| Penny Chapman: 2014 | Amanda Driscoll: 2014 | Richard Matkin: 2014 |
| Lesley Range-Stanton: 2014 | Ceil Gandolfi, 2015 | Michelle Mecca, 2015 |
| Amy Nelson, 2015 | Gail Ball, 2016 | Bruce Glasscock, 2016 |
| Marta Lilly, 2016 | Harry LaRosiliere, 2017 | Dr. Brian Binggeli, 2017 |
| Carol Jennings, 2018 | Gloriane Fernandez, 2018 | Rafael Rodriguez, 2019 |
| Amy Barnett, 2020 | Nancy Humphrey, 2021 | Ross Cornell, 2021 |
| Jeri Chambers, 2022 | Brittnea Ussery, 2022 | Dr. Theresa Williams, 2023 |
| Lisa Heise, 2024 |
Texas PTA Extended Service Award Recipients
These Texas PTA Extended Service Award honorees have continued to give outstanding service to the Texas PTA. Recipients must have been actively involved in the Texas PTA for at least 10 years and be Texas PTA Honorary Life Members.
| Donna Ellis: 2001 | Betty Wright: 2005 | Barbara Roselli: 2006 |
| Elise Gold: 2007 (deceased) | Dana Bilbray: 2008 | Angela Miner: 2010 |
| Courtney Bruhn, 2016 | Jasmine Alpaiwalla, 2017 | Sara Bonser, 2020 |
| Lisa Heise, 2021 |
National PTA Life Achievement Award Recipients
This prestigious accolade, bestowed by the nation’s largest child advocacy organization, is awarded to individuals who consistently demonstrate an unwavering dedication to the well-being and development of children in their daily lives.
| Sharon Goldblatt: 1998 | Ginny Skelly: 2000 | Betty Wright: 2002 |
| Elise Gold: 2004 (deceased) | Dr. Doug Otto: 2004, 2012 | Becky Brown: 2006 |
| Angela Miner: 2012 | Tamra Sadafsaz: 2013 | Becky Byrley, 2019 |
| Penny Chapman, 2019 | Graciela Katzer, 2019 | Kelley Thomas, 2020 |
