December 17, 2021

Congratulations to our Tuscaloosa County School System teachers selected as this year's recipients of the Nick’s Kids Foundation Teacher Excellence Awards! The award recipients were chosen for their dedication and the work they do in and out of the classroom, to help students reach their potential.

Award recipents and their guests were honored with a luncheon at the Tuscaloosa River Market. Coach Nick Saban spoke to the group, and Mrs. Terry Saban presented awards to the recipients.

Nick’s Kids Foundation provides support to organizations promoting children, family, teacher, and student-related causes. It is the official charitable organization of Nick and Terry Saban.  

2021 Nick's Kids Teacher Excellence Award Recipients from the Tuscaloosa County School System

Big Sandy Elementary: Tammy Balakitsis

Brookwood Elementary: Brandy Sumrall

Brookwood Middle: Neena Palmer

Buhl Elementary: Julie Morris

Collins-Riverside Intermediate: Lakida Hill

Cottondale Elementary: Alana Turner

Crestmont Elementary: Blair Hoyt

Davis-Emerson Middle: Kenyatta Johnson

Duncanville Middle: Megan Guy

Echols Middle: Robert Shelton

Englewood Elementary: Kimberly McCrory

Faucett-Vestavia Elementary: Ashley Rogers

Flatwoods Elementary: Karen Daggert

Hillcrest Middle: Major Haley

Holt Elementary: Julia Blazer

Huntington Place Elementary: Theresa Jones

Lake View Elementary: Lauren Nielsen

Matthews Elementary: Jacquelyn Cochran

Maxwell Elementary: Tiffany Denson

Myrtlewood Elementary: Lori Whatley

Northport Elementary: Tara James

Northport Intermediate: Amy Davis

Northside Middle: Erin Billings

Sipsey Valley Middle: Stefanie Parker

Taylorville Primary: Elizabeth Holmes

Vance Elementary: Savannah King

Walker Elementary: Samantha Harbin

Westwood: Elementary: Kristy Stephens