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(WASHINGTON, D.C.)—The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the 2012 winners of Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards—a series of annual grants which recognize inspiring teachers across the United States.


After receiving


hundreds of nominations through the Kennedy Center website, 10 teachers were selected for their exceptional influence on their students. Award recipients each receive $10,000 and are showcased, along with the people they inspired, on a website dedicated to inspirational teachers. The awards were created in honor of Stephen Sondheim’s 80th birthday and were initiated and funded through the generous support of Freddie and Myrna Gershon.


The 10 teachers are: Chris Bundy of Floyd Central High School in Floyds Knobs, IN; Vincent Catano of Catholic Memorial School in West Roxbury, MA; Christopher Collins of Rains High School in Emory, TX; Amy Gibson of Huntingtown High School in Huntingtown, MD; Richard Golenko of J. Frank Dobie High School in Houston, TX; Dr. Riffat Hassan of University of Louisville in Louisville, KY; Dr. John M. Long of Robert E. Lee High School in Montgomery, AL; Donna Porter of Picayune Memorial High School in Picayune, MS; Nicole Waicunas of Edwin O. Smith High School in Storrs, CT; and Roderick Zano of Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, VA.


In many people's lives there is at least one teacher who inspired and helped them become who they are today. Although the range of subjects and grades taught spans widely, these teachers have one thing in common: each has overwhelmingly impacted his or her students’ lives and encouraged them to reach their potential. “Teachers define us,” stated Stephen Sondheim. “In our early years, when we are still being formed, they often see in us more than we see in ourselves, more even than our families see and, as a result, help us to evolve into what we ultimately become. Good teachers are touchstones to paths of achieving more than we might have otherwise accomplished, in


ala breve directions we might not have gone.”


“We have seen first-hand how much difference a single teacher can make in the life of his or her students,” said Darrell M. Ayers, Vice President of Education at the Kennedy Center. “The Kennedy Center is grateful to administer such a meaningful award recognizing this important profession.”


Noted composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim frequently attributes his success to the teachers in his life. The Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards are presented each year on Sondheim’s birthday —March 22—to a select group of teachers, kindergarten through college, who are nominated via the Kennedy Center website at (kennedy- center.org/sondheimteacherawards).


Dr. John M. Long


Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Award


2012 Collegiate Awards: Chapter of Excellence The NAfME Collegiate Chapter of Excellence Award was developed to recognize chapters for their successful chapter activities. The award recognizes chapters for successful music programs, professional development, recruitment, and service, and is based on significant contributions made by chapters to the development of the NAfME Collegiate program at their institutions. Three NAfME Collegiate Chapter of Excellence awards are awarded in each of the four categories. Congratulations to the schools receiving the 2012 awards as follows:


Chapter of Excellence in Music Programs from Alabama: •


Miles College (Chapter 1245), Fairfield, AL, Advisor: Jemmie Hawkins


Leslie Welker was presented the Women Band Directors International Scroll of Excellence by WBDI President Pat Garren.


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