AMEA Awards Jim Jeffers
The AMEA Outstanding Administrator Award is presented to Dr. Jim Jeffers, Superintendent of Tallassee City Schools. Dr. Jeffers was nominated by Jerry Cunningham, Tallassee High School Choral Director. Jerry says of Dr. Jeffers, “He is an active and ardent booster of the music programs. He not only supports the programs financially but he also attends EVERY music activity at all the schools throughout the year”. Michal Bird, Band Director at Tallassee offers this insight into Dr. Jeffers. “He began his teaching career in 1962, fifty years ago this year. His father was a Baptist minister, and music was very important to the Jeffers family through the years. Jim learned to sing, as well as play piano and guitar. Later on, he taught others in churches and schools how to love and appreciate music”.
teacher and Arts in Education Supervisor since 2002. Mrs. Dorothy Richardson, Superintendent of Tuscaloosa City Schools says of Regina, “There are many proficient and dedicated leaders in education. There are also leaders who, because of their commitment to education and students, must be considered outstanding.” Highlights of Regina’s distinguished career include being named the recipient of the 2000 Druid Arts Award for Outstanding Music Educator, awarded by the Tuscaloosa Council on the Arts and Humanities, and selection as a 2011 Yale Distinguished Music Educator. Regina was nominated for the AMEA award by Dr. Anne Witt, music education and strings instructor at the University of Alabama. Anne calls Regina “a woman with unquestioned integrity and a heart for service to children. She truly gives all of us inspiration and direction.”
when he decides to turn in the keys to the old beaten up repair van”. Mike Stough, long time band director at Opelika High School, says of Joe, “To say that Joe is more than just an instrument salesman and a repairman is an understatement. Joe not only does an excellent job in these areas but he takes a personal interest in each student and students all love and respect him.
Billy “Rip” Reagan
Joe Hull Regina Noland
The 2012 AMEA Outstanding Music Educator Award is presented to Regina Noland. Regina taught elementary music in the Tuscaloosa City Schools since 1973 and served as both elementary music
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The Barbara Odom Distinguished Service Award is presented to Mr. Joe Hull. This award is presented to a person who has clearly given a very special service to AMEA, and the service represents a long range commitment that, in every way, can be considered extraordinary and distinguished. Joe was nominated by Andy Pettus, Band Director at Hillcrest High School. Andy speaks of Joe, “He is a humble and selfless giver to the cause of music education in the state of Alabama. He will be sorely missed
Billy (Rip) Reagan is inducted into the AMEA Hall of Fame. Rip Reagan was the band director at Albertville High School from 1953 to 1954, Emma Sansom High School from 1954 to 1975 and Gadsden State Community College from 1988 to present. Mr. Reagan was nominated for this award by Ron Pence, Director of Bands at Homewood High School. Ron writes, “He has truly been a roll model for countless numbers of young musicians since he began teaching in 1953. His high school groups were always very entertaining and had success on the national
stage at many
competitions”. Larry Hicks, a former student, says, “I know that his most impressive accomplishment is the positive influence on the lives of the hundreds of students who were fortunate enough to come under his tutelage.”
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