Each year Coach Saban and Ms. Terry look forward to honoring outstanding teachers in the Tuscaloosa community. During the current pandemic, additional roles and responsibilities have been asked of teachers beyond the typical job description. The recipients for the 2020 Teacher Excellence Awards are listed below. Thank you, teachers, for the dedication you show in helping your students reach their potential! 

American Christian Academy - Melanie Carter, Arcadia Elementary School - Temple Little, 

Big Sandy Elementary School - David Lammon, Brookwood Elementary School - Jolynn Fenton,

Brookwood Middle School - Michael House,  Buhl Elementary School - Aprile Fields ,

Central Elementary School - Teresa Bryant, Child Development Research Center - Shannon Spruiell, 

Collins-Riverside Middle School - Lindsey Tullins, Crestmont Elementary School - Tiffany Langs, 

Duncanville Middle School - Trent Isom, Eastwood Middle School - Lutricia Powell Peoples,

Echols Middle School - Erin Treadwell, Englewood Elementary School - Katrina Wanstall,

Faucett-Vestavia Elementary - Christina Dickens, Flatwoods Elementary School - Norma Mew, 

Hillcrest Middle School - Jennifer Nash,  Holt Elementary School - Tyler Johnson, 

Huntington Place Elementary School - Mary Beth Thomas, Lake View Elementary School - Janel George, 

Lloydwood Education Center - Alicia Hebron, Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School - Khalia Burton,

Matthews Elementary School - Kanesha Hood, Maxwell Elementary School - Charlene Hammonds,

Myrtlewood Elementary School - Megan Baldelli-Boggs, Northport Elementary School - Joanna Sappington, 

Northridge Middle School - Ryan Ballard, Northside Middle School - Kate Hardy,

Oakdale Elementary School - Leonetine Jack, RISE Center - Kelsey McFadden,

Rock Quarry Elementary School - Candice Sparks, Sipsey Valley Middle School - Nina Graham,

Skyland Elementary School - Tara McIntosh, Southview Elementary School - Ayesha al-shabazz, 

STARS Academy & Success Prep - Susan Long, Taylorville Primary School - Chase Sorrell, 

The Alberta School of Performing Arts - Kelsea Covington, Tuscaloosa Academy - Jaclyn Cook, 

Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools Elementary - Amber Millhouse, 

Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools Middle - Jessica Buckley, University Place Elementary School - Brancie Dawson, 

Vance Elementary School - Rachel Sharp,

Verner Elementary - Joy Eddings, Walker Elementary - Alicia Bynum,

Westlawn Middle School - Neitarsha Falls, Westwood Elementary School - Matt Andrews, 

Woodland Forest Elementary School - Julia Bush

To work together in the spirit of faith and giving in our community.
To promote and support children, family, teacher and student causes.
It's all about the kids!

Thanks to the generosity of donors and the efforts of Nick and Terry Saban, Nick’s Kids Foundation has distributed over $9 million to hundreds of deserving organizations and causes. Nick's Kids has completed projects including the career tech classrooms at the Tuscaloosa County Juvenile Detention Center, the Tuscaloosa Riverwalk Playground, renovating the STTEP Building of Brewer Porch Children’s Center, building 17 Habitat for Humanity homes and the Alberta School of Performing Arts playground. Nick’s Kids is also a major donor of the Tuscaloosa All-Inclusive Playground, the Saban Center, and the YMCA of Tuscaloosa.