Laredo Chamber of Commerce
School Bell Awards



May 13, 2008
Texas A & M International University

The Chamber annually takes time to honor educators as part of Teacher Appreciation Week.   A special recognition – the School Bell Award – is presented to those educators that are selected by their peers for their performance in and out of the classroom.  

Sponsors for this year’s event will be the Texas A&M International University College of Education and Paul Young Family Chevrolet.   The latter will present individual checks of $250 to each of the honorees.   TAMIU’s College of Education will host the ceremony on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, on the campus of Texas A&M International University.  

Outstanding teachers, from the elementary, middle and high school levels, as well as higher education, will receive the Chamber’s School Bell Award.   Eleven awards will be presented as follows:

Elementary School                            1 Teacher LISD         &          1 Teacher UISD

Middle School                                    1 Teacher LISD         &          1 Teacher UISD

High School                                       1 Teacher LISD         &          1 Teacher UISD

Private Schools (Elem.)                      1 Teacher

Private Schools (Second.)                1 Teacher

Charter Schools/Job Corps               1 Teacher

Laredo Community College               1 Professor

Texas A&M Int. Univ.                        1 Professor

 
Candidates from any field/discipline may apply/be nominated.   To qualify for the School Bell Award, candidates must have a minimum 5-years experience, and carry the support of the school principal (signature on application form). CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM or contact Miguel Conchas at (956) 722-9895.