The Texas PTA Honorary Lifetime Membership Award is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon an individual by the Texas PTA. It is awarded for outstanding contributions to the well being of children and youth.
2020 | Teacher
Lori Dixon has spent 33 years as an educator and the past 21 at Bridlewood Elementary. She holds her STEM certification and is currently serving as the BES Gifted & Talented facilitator. Over the years, Mrs. Dixon has taught Kinder, First, Third and Fourth grades. She won BES Teacher of the Year in 2016. Currently, she oversees the Garden Club and is a key player for our school’s Camp Invention. Mrs. Dixon is a valued member of the BES staff.
2020 | Teacher
Joy Hutto’s career didn’t start in the classroom. Her father advised her to give the business world a chance so she did but eventually her heart won out and followed her dream of teaching. She began as a ARI/AMI tutor while earning her Masters in Education. She joined the Bridlewood team in 2005 and has been a fixture in the second grade hall. Mrs. Hutto currently oversees the Cooking Club and is a STEM curriculum writer. She was awarded Teacher of the Year in 2010-11. Mrs. Hutto is a treasured teacher at BES.
2020 | Parent
Brittany Harmon is a decorating legend at Bridlewood. From her entry way motifs to grade level parties to music programs, she has made the BES world a brighter, beautiful place. Brittany has held several Executive Board positions and can always be counted on to be a grade level lead. Currently, she is serving as the Teacher Appreciation chair. No job is too big or too small for Brittany. She is always willing to lend a helping hand. Staff and kids have come to appreciate her work and planning. Brittany and her husband Jeremy have three wonderful kiddos and a doggy named Boone.
2020 | Parent
Ingrid Schwendinger has been a champion of the Bridlewood PTA. From helping plan the very first Tailgate Throwdown (Now Bronco Bash) to tackling Room Rep activities to serving on the Executive Board, Ingrid has been an integral volunteer for many years. As President of the PTA, she advocated for our school to receive its STEM certification and oversaw the additions of the climbing rock wall and new safety mats around the school. BES is a better school because of Ingrid’s efforts. Ingrid is the proud mama of three children and is married to her adoring husband Greg.