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Music is for everyone and you can learn at any age. My teaching philosophy is to provide students with the knowledge and information for them to appreciate music as an art form. I want my students to feel motivated and inspired to learn about music. As a music educator, I want to provide a safe, positive, nurturing and welcoming environment for my students to learn and have fun while they learn.
I want them to reach their personal best. I want them to challenge themselves, as well as the others around them. I want my students’ knowledge to be endless. I want them to always be evolving and aspiring to become better.
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Masters of Education in Music - Columbus College , 1980
Bachelor of Music Education - Georgia College, 1976
Additional classes in school administration and supervision at Jacksonville State University and Georgia College and State University.
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33 + years in music education as a band director. Served as a band clinician and/or judge throughout the southeastern United States. My bands have played for 2 United States Presidents, Foreign Diplomats and leaders, numerous United States Senators, Congressmen,and local dignitaries. One highlight was the opportunity to perform on the steps of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Bands under my direction have earned numerous citations, awards, and distinctions. It has been an honor to have worked in several capacities for the World Class, Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps from Atlanta, Ga. Presently I serve as a horn instructor for the Spirit of Atlanta Legacy (alumni) Corps. I am honored to have been selected to Who’s Who in Education in America on 4 occasions, the Biltmore Who’s Who two times, The Marquis Who Who in America and American Education, and Who's Who in the World. I am very humbled to have been selected as a Superlative Teacher at Bainbridge High School in 1982, Teacher of the Year for Bonaire Middle School in 1999, Teacher of the Year for Crawford County High School in 2021, and Crawford County Star Teacher in 2022.
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I have been blessed with 2 wonderfully, talented children. My son, Sam lives in Denver, Colorado. He works at Arise Church in several capacities. He serves as the Praise and Worship Pastor. He is quickly becoming a prolific composer and producer in that field. My daughter, Sarah is a senior at Middle Georgia State University. She is a fine saxophone and trombone player and a real fine artist. She also enjoys photography and video work. Harvey (my adopted dog) and I enjoy hanging at the house only a few miles from the Knoxville Courthouse.
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