#SportyPeachy #FrancePeachy After its long-awaited arrival on French soil, the Olympic Flame was welcomed by an electric atmosphere in Marseille and an emblematic trio of first torchbearers: Florent Manaudou, Nantenin Keita and JuL

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The arrival of the Flame in Marseille is the fruit of a collective ambition. Paris 2024, the City of Marseille, the Metropolis of Aix-Marseille-Provence, the Bouches-du-Rhône Department and the Southern Region have all rallied round, with the support of the French government, to make this an historic event alongside the sponsors of the Olympic Torch Relay: Coca-Cola, Banque Populaire and Caisse d'Epargne.

After 12 days sailing the Mediterranean aboard the Belem, the three-masted ship for which Caisse d'Epargne is the main sponsor, the Olympic Flame made a grand entrance into Marseille's Old Port at 7pm local time on 8 May, where it was met by an emblematic trio of first torchbearers on French soil: Florent Manaudou, Nantenin Keita and JuL. The arrival of the Flame was celebrated by over 150,000 people in the Old Port in the presence of the President of the Republic, on a spectacular and festive day in the city of Marseille, the first stopover for the Olympic Torch Relay in France. Here's a look back at this historic day, full of emotion, surprises and pride.

Florent Manaudou, Nantenin Keita and JuL: three symbolic and unifying profiles to carry the Flame in the Old Port

After a day of parades, the Belem docked at around 7.45pm local time in the Old Port, to the cheers of the many Olympique de Marseille supporters present for the occasion. For this historic arrival of the Flame in France, it was important for Paris 2024 to choose an Olympian as the first torchbearer. It was swimmer, Olympic champion and four-time medallist Florent Manaudou, captain of the Olympic Torch Relay, who took the Olympic Torch out of its case, a unique trunk specially designed by Louis Vuitton, before lighting it using a lantern. A member of the Cercle des nageurs de Marseille, Florent Manaudou, a native of Marseille by adoption, symbolically passed the baton to Nantenin Keita, Paralympic champion and four-time medallist in the 100m, 200m and 400m. Already qualified for the Paris 2024 Games, she is also strongly committed to the integration of people with disabilities. As in Athens, where French Olympic and Paralympic champions Gabriella Papadakis and Béatrice Hess passed the torch, Paris 2024 has chosen two Olympic and Paralympic athletes to carry the Flame to Marseille. This first handover on French soil symbolises Paris 2024's ambition to bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games closer together.

After being cheered by the crowd, Nantenin Keita handed the Torch to the singer JuL, who lit the cauldron on the central stage of the Old Port. Paris 2024 has chosen an iconic ambassador from Marseille to represent the youth, energy and festive spirit that characterise the Olympic Torch Relay. A native of Marseille, where he still lives, his music attracts millions of fans across France. Like our Olympic and Paralympic champions, he has racked up record sales: over 8.2 million albums sold in 10 years, the highest in the history of French rap, and in the last decade for any musical genre. A key figure in the city of Marseille, JuL was the obvious choice to take part in the first leg of the event, which kicks off the Olympic Games.

"I wanted the Flame to be welcomed to Marseille by emblematic personalities who embody what we are going to honour and celebrate through the Relay: Florent Manaudou, an iconic athlete of his generation; the first Relay in France to be handed over to Paralympic athlete Nantenin Keita, to symbolise our ambition to bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games closer together; and JuL, an emblematic figure from Marseille, a popular artist who has racked up a string of records and embodies the festive spirit of the Relay. " Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024.

More than 1,000 boats and 150,000 people in attendance for a historic event

After departing from the port of Piraeus in Greece on 27 April, the Belem appeared on the horizon off the coast of Marseille early in the morning of 8 May with 3 Angels of the Flame on board and 16 committed Forerunners aged 17 to 25, who experienced a unique 12-day crossing of the Mediterranean Sea. The passage through the Corinth Canal, the crossing of the Straits of Messina... these impressive and magnificent images of the Belem at sea were seen around the world! The three-masted schooner entered Marseille's northern harbour at around 11am local time, the starting point for an impressive six-hour parade through the north and south harbours. From 11am to 5pm, the Belem paraded along the coast, accompanied by a spectacular armada of 1,024 local boats, all on hand to celebrate the arrival of the three-masted ship and her crew.

A memorable, festive day full of surprises

From the Belem's entry into the North Harbour at 11am to its majestic arrival in the Old Port at the end of the afternoon, the Flame was welcomed with a succession of festivities, workshops and performances. First there were the nautical workshops, with 526 additional boats: jousts, light sails, old riggings, traditional oars, barquettes marseillaises, rowing, kayaking, canoeing... Then there was an artistic performance at the Château d'If, with 37 dancers from La Horde, the Marseille ballet, and the Compagnie Grenade, who performed "Room with a view" to music by Rone, the leading DJ on the French electro scene. A plea for raw, instinctive dance, this "Cultural Olympiad" creation was immersed in the exceptional setting of the Château d'If.

Invited to gather from 5pm onwards around the central stage set up on the Old Port, the public and the many VIPs present were able to watch the rest of the festivities and artistic performances in the colours of Marseille: comedy with the Marseille stand-ups Lison Daniel and Moustazou, and also a breaking show with the Marseille troupe Original Rockerz Crew. After the impressive Torch formed in the air using 800 luminous drones on 26 April in Marseille, then a pyrotechnic show with hundreds of drones yesterday as a prelude to the prologue, the skies over Marseille were once again the focus of attention: the show continued in the air, with an exceptional show by the Patrouille de France, who not only flew around but also drew the Olympic rings in the sky. The evening continued with the honouring of another symbol of France and the city of Marseille, the Marseillaise, sung a capella by Marseille tenor Naestro, nicknamed the "Pavarotti of the street". This former karate champion with an extraordinary voice discovered opera in prison: singing gave him a new lease of life, to the point where he decided to make it his profession.

At the end of this thrilling performance, the official musical theme of Paris 2024 was revealed and performed by the Orchestre national de Marseille from the Palais du Pharo: this original soundtrack composed by Victor Le Masne, Director of Music for the Ceremonies and composer of the Paris 2024 musical theme, will accompany the Games from the Olympic Torch Relay to the celebration and competition venues.

Coca-Cola will round off this historic day with a free concert by Soprano and Alonzo

After the cauldron is lit, Marseille singers Soprano and Alonzo, founding members of the group Psy 4 de la rime, will set the stage alight in the Old Port with a free concert organised by Coca-Cola. The artists will be performing their signature songs on a floating stage.

To round off a day packed with highlights and emotions, this concert will kick off the Olympic Torch Relay across France! The Olympic Flame and its 10,000 torchbearers will criss-cross France and its overseas territories for 69 days, passing through more than 450 towns and covering 17,000 kilometres until the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games on 26 July. On the programme: festivities, encounters, showcasing the region's heritage and talents...

On 9 May, the Flame will showcase Marseille and its people

Tomorrow, the Flame will pass through the most emblematic places in the city of Marseille, from Notre-Dame de la Garde to the Stade Vélodrome. The first team of torchbearers on 9 May will be Olympique de Marseille. It will begin and end symbolically with two of Marseille's most iconic footballers, Basile Boli and Didier Drogba, alongside other footballers Eric Di Meco, Jean-Pierre Papin and Valentin Rongier, as well as the 82-year-old torchbearer Colette Cataldo, one of OM's oldest supporters, and Louisa Necib, a French international footballer from Marseille who played for Olympique Lyonnais.

A land of many sports, far beyond football, Marseille has seen the birth and/or development of many other top-level athletes who will be taking part in the Marseille leg of the Olympic Torch Relay as torchbearers: fencer Pascale Trinquet-Hachin, born in Marseille and the first French individual Olympic fencing champion in 1980; skateboarder Vincent Matheron, also born in Marseille, who excelled at the Tokyo Games; swimmers Frédérick Bousquet and Fabien Gilot, Olympic medallists and members of the Cercle des nageurs de Marseille; Olympic champion céiste Denis Gargaud Chanut, amember of the Marseille Mazargues club; and athlete Anouk Garnier, an ambassador for the Paris 2024 volunteers programme, who has just set a new world record for rope climbing, rising 110 metres under the Eiffel Tower... Alongside these Marseillais by birth and adoption, a number of well-known sportsmen and women will also be relaying the Flame on 9 May, including international basketball players Tony Parker and Nando de Colo.

Last but not least, the Flame will also be carried by public figures with close ties to Marseille: Marseille-based comedian Redouane Bougheraba, Michelin-starred chef and head of the Village des Athlètes restaurant Alexandre Mazzia, whose eponymous three-Michelin-starred establishment is located in the city, actress Nicole Ferroni, who grew up near Marseille, French television presenter Camille Combal, who studied here, and writer and actor Adda Abdelli, who for the past ten years has been promoting disability by co-creating and co-writing the successful series Vestiaires, which breaks taboos by featuring actors with disabilities. In all, approximately 200 torchbearers will pass the Flame to each other during this leg in Marseille, thefirst in a long series of festivities* across the country!

* For more information, consult the map of the Olympic Torch Relay stages:https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/olympic-torch-relay/route

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Walker's Tribeca Restaurant Est. 1986 Their Second Hit on Whom You Know (With a Liquor License Dating back to 1896)

Say yes please to the Shrimp Scampi!

It's never been who you know, it's WHOM YOU KNOW and we know Walker's, downtown in Tribeca, owned by Scott Perez, Martin Sheridan and Jerry Walker.  They were first featured in 2016 and this is our second visit; there's a reason why a business thrives throughout the ages in Manhattan and we'll show you some of the reasons why.

This may be a bar, but even the water is beautiful.

Walker's is detail-oriented and they listen to Ms. Uberpicky who likes no ice and lemon wedges.

We are big fans of green vegetables, and the Grilled Asparagus side is not to be ignored.  Romano cheese and almonds grace its presence and announce to you this this is no ordinary spot.  In contrast, Chili is a more casual edible but this one's depth of flavor is stellar.  A classic, it's embellished with sour cream, cheddar cheese and onions.  It hits the spot!

We are very into salads.  Every place should have a solid green salad selection like Walker's.  First, the Small Mixed Greens Salad with tomato, cucumber, carrots and greens was chopped well and they listened and put the dressing on the side. It's exactly what every place should have as a regular salad.  The Caesar, which we wanted dressed, is also a study in the classics with fresh romaine, romano cheese and croutons.  We chose to add chicken and it was perfect.

We were most impressed with the Shrimp Scampi.  Avid readers know Peachy loves shrimp to eat and besides, feels a kinship to them because she is about that height.  Six shrimp stand at delicious attention in perfectly al dente linguine, so beautifully butterflied and ready to ravish you in a lemon butter sauce.  The cheeseburger is exactly what we are looking for and a staple of a tavern.  We liked the pepperjack which you can't get just anywhere and it was medium rare as we ordered.  It's a top seller and when you taste it, you will see why.  We also like that you can order it with a salad instead of fries.

Steak au Poivre was ideally medium rare as ordered too, and is joined by the daily vegetable, mashed potato and black pepper gravy.   We were there on a cooler day, and if you are in Manhattan now you know it has been a rollercoaster of weather from summer to winter back and forth.  We especially like this on a grayer day which is in the forecast.  Finally, Sweet Chili BBQ Salmon is an inventive take on this fish, and it comes with rice and daily vegetable too.  In both of these cases, we found the green beans, which happen to be Peachy's favorite vegetable, perfect and crisp.  Maybe there should be a green bean side like the Grilled Asparagus.

Their website tells us their story is coming soon...and regardless, we'll be continuing their story in the future and they have got a gem in GM Jamie Torres too.  We were impressed on our second visit to this both classic and classy venue.

We look forward to telling you more about this historical, fantastic place!

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#PoshPeople #BrilliantBusinessPeople #Exclusive #Interview #DoubleFeature with Mover and Shaker Pamela Friedman CEO of her own skincare brand, CV Skinlabs Our Coverage Sponsored by Cosmopolitan Dental, Official Dentist of Whom You Know @GaroNazarianDDS #cosmopolitandental #loveyoursmile

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Mover and Shaker Pamela Friedman is a beauty industry veteran, entrepreneur, cancer survivor, and CEO of her own skincare brand, CV Skinlabs known for its high standards of safety and efficacy.

A native New Yorker, she lived in New York City for more than 30 years before moving to the Palm Beaches of Florida about 10 years ago with her husband.

With decades of experience in the beauty industry and a passion for delivering safe skincare that really works, Pamela helps others reclaim healthy and beautiful skin. She’s been committed to putting health, wellness, and safety first and that continues to be at the core of her mission and values, both personally and in her company.

Pamela is motivated by her own experiences within the industry and her personal experiences with cancer, medical skin challenges, and other reactive skin issues. Her career spans decades, having spent more than 20 years in the lifestyle, beauty, health, and wellness industries with companies like Felissimo, Crabtree & Evelyn, Victoria’s Secret beauty in senior executive positions, before starting her own consultancy company, where she helped other brands in the beauty and wellness arena with marketing strategies, product development, manufacturing, and distribution. She learned a lot about ingredients and how skincare products were made and marketed. She saw the use of troublesome ingredients, some that were questionable and potentially harmful or toxic at a time when there weren’t a lot of choices for products that were toxic free and performed well.

She was also caring for her husband who had cancer. Realizing we are exposed to more toxins and chemicals than ever before, she became consumed with the health effects of the toxins that surround us, especially the skin care ingredients we are putting on our skin every day, some laden with harmful ingredients. She saw how harsh ingredients can harm skin, especially for those suffering from the side effects of cancer treatments, and other conditions, like dryness, rosacea, eczema, and other sensitive skin issues. She learned how important it is to protect and feed skin with safe and nourishing ingredients to truly thrive and glow with a healthy radiance.

She went through some challenging times, battling cancer herself, and losing her husband and mother in a short span of time. Her personal journey had a profound impact on her life and prepared her for a life of purpose, fueling her mission with her company which has been healing and rewarding. She found a way to transform her tribulations into a force for good, helping others live and healthier, more holistic lifestyle, and providing products that are not only safe, but supremely effective to help nourish, soothe, and transform skin.

She says it’s a labor of love. She’s passionate about providing the skincare needed to help people get their best skin. She helps advocate for a cleaner world and supports research to help end cancer. She helps create awareness about how harsh ingredients can harm skin, revealing the risks of certain ingredients, and how to approach skin care – recognizing that the health of the skin is interconnected with the health of the body and mind.  We are absolutely thrilled to present her as a double feature in both Posh People, which features Fashion and Beauty Movers and Shakers, and Brilliant Business People which features Business Movers and Shakers.  Peachy Deegan interviewed Pamela Friedman for Whom You Know.

​Peachy Deegan: What does beauty mean to you?

Pamela Friedman: I believe physical beauty is having healthy, radiant looking skin that glows, but also beauty is much deeper than skin. I think beauty is a philosophy that embodies the whole person, including body, mind, and spirit. When you honor your whole being with loving care, your natural radiance shines through.

What is the end of the story with Maxims, your previous brand?

Pierre Cardin decided he wanted Maxim’s de Paris to focus on its core competency, which is fine food and gourmet treats, and so the home fragrance -Maxim’s candle license ended in 2013.

Tell us about the birth of CV Skinlabs.

CV Skinlabs was born out of a need for non-toxic, yet efficacious solutions for those with compromised skin. The formulas were inspired by the lack of safe, soothing, and nurturing products for those with the most sensitive skin. The products can safely be used by those people who require gentle formulas that deliver real results, without further harm, or irritation. Additionally, for those who often can’t use standard skincare products because they are too harsh and make the skin feel worse, and especially for people going thru chemo, radiation and with sensitive reactive skin.

Outside of skincare what companies do you believe do the best to produce products without harmful toxic ingredients?

The great news is that today there are many companies that are producing products with less toxic ingredients than their conventional counterparts. While we can’t avoid toxins in our life completely, there are a couple of companies that come to mind that are doing a good job eliminating some of the harmful ingredients. It’s impossible to avoid all chemicals with nail polish, but one that I like is JINsoon. It’s vegan and 21-free. Coyuchi makes organic linens that are clean and toxin-free. I also like Puracy Laundry detergent and AlterEco Chocolate!

What should everyone know about your mother?

My mother was full of grace, beauty, and kindness. She touched everyone with her goodness. She was a self-taught naturalist. She showed me the many ways nature and science work together to provide wellness. After raising four kids, she became a hospice nurse and was dedicated to her work caring for terminally ill patients with the kindness and empathy that came so naturally to her. I was always in awe of her care and concern for others and she inspired me to help others.

What should everyone know about your husband?

My late husband (David Horner) was one of the most respected and well-known creative and strategic minds in the cosmetics and fragrance industry with an exceptional record of accomplishments and an illustrious career. He was also known for his intellect, talent, humor, and creativity, and lively personality.

Are you still influenced by Paris and what do you love about France?

I still find France captivating. Paris remains one of my favorite places in the world. The French philosophy of “Joie de Vivre” is so appealing. I’m enchanted by its rich history, art, cuisine, the romantic atmosphere, the café culture, and of course the people watching.

You are credited with telling Peachy about Star Vodka ages ago which led to our review, interviewing Charles, and of course the Peachy Deegan cocktail.

Have you tried his new brand Hudson House?

I haven’t tried his new whiskey Black Creek, but congrats to Charles Ferri! I’m sure it’s excellent.

How did you defeat cancer and how do you live now to prevent it?

Shocked to learn that I had stage 4 cancer, I went all in with treatment – both intensive chemotherapy and radiation. I was so busy in my life, (working and caretaking for others) I didn’t pay attention to the early warning signs. I’ve learned the hard way the importance of pro-active early detection. Folks, please go to the doctor if you feel something is wrong in your body. Don’t put it off. I’ve always lived a healthy lifestyle, eating non-processed foods, and of course avoiding toxins when possible, but not so good about exercise. Today I have a better exercise routine. There are studies that show that exercise can help reduce certain cancers.

What or who has had the most influence on your pursuit of excellence?

My parents and my late husband, as well as many friends and workmates all have had influences on the pursuit of my dreams, goals, and growth journey. Plus, I think it’s just in my DNA. I’ve always been interested in striving to be better, setting the bar high, with an inner drive and determination to make a difference and an impact in the world.

What are you proudest of and why?

I’m proud to be able to provide safer alternatives for beauty, health, and wellness with my company (CV Skinlabs) that is perhaps to become my legacy. I’m also proud of the support that I give to research and advocacy organizations to help prevent cancer and provide awareness on how certain toxic ingredients may cause harm.

What would you like to do professionally that you have not yet had the opportunity to do?

Write a book. (or a docudrama)

What honors and awards have you received in your profession?

I’ve received numerous awards for CV Skinlabs. Most recently honored to win an Earth Day Beauty Award from Healing Lifestyles, and many others like Top Holistic Healer from Organic Spa, A Kiwi Natural Beauty Award, LuxLife’s Health Beauty and Wellness Award, Green Parent Natural Beauty Award, and NCW Eco Excellence Award to name a few.

What one word best describes you and why?

Compassionate. I’m empathetic, kind, and have concern for others. Compassion for people is what drives and motivates me to succeed in my mission.

What do you take your sense of identity from?

Knowing who I am and living life with a sense of purpose fuels my identity. I can credit my parents, my husband, family, friends, and even certain difficult circumstances for encouraging me to be true to my values.

What is your favorite place to be in Manhattan?

Spring time in central park, especially after a long winter.

What is your favorite shop in Manhattan?

Probably an old favorite - Bergdorf Goodman.

I also like Ovando, a beautiful florist shop.

If you could hire anybody who would it be and why?

Maybe an octopus, known for its intelligence and eight multi-tasking arms.

What is the best advice you’ve received in your career and what mentors have influenced you the most?

My late husband always encouraged me to keep it simple, do one thing well, and be resilient when overcoming obstacles.

What is your favorite drink?

Vodka on the rocks.

What is the funniest thing that has ever happened to you at a cocktail party?

I went to a Halloween party with a group of friends. We were dressed up like the cast of The Wizard of Oz. When we walked in, we realized that it wasn’t a dress-up party. Funny to everyone else. Not so much for us.

What is your favorite restaurant in Manhattan?

It’s impossible to choose, but Avra, La Galoue, Balthazar, Nobu, and Sarge’s Deli are a few.

What is your favorite Manhattan book or favorite character in Manhattan literature?

The Great Gatsby, Zelda, Breakfast at Tiffany’s are a few that come to mind.

What is your favorite tv show and why?

Jeopardy. I love games.

What is your favorite movie and why?

The Devil Wears Prada. It reminds me of my experiences in the fashion industry.

What do you know now that you wish you knew at the beginning of your career?

Don’t sweat the small stuff.

What’s one thing you wish the world better understood about you and why?

I’m not someone who gets hung up on being understood or misunderstood.

Who would you like to be for a day and why?

For a fleeting day …. a bazillionaire. It would be amazing to see what it feels like to be able to give money to help as many people as possible.

What would you like to be asked in an interview that you never have been asked, and how would you answer it?

How would you enlighten your 22 year old self?

Life is a journey. Worrying doesn’t change anything. Enjoy what you can.

If you could have anything in Manhattan named after you what would it be and why?

Perhaps a charity that helps people.

What has been your best Manhattan athletic experience?

Walking miles and miles without being bored.

What is your favorite thing to do in Manhattan that you can do nowhere else?

So many, but a few of my favorites are just walking the streets, gallery hopping, going to green markets, meeting with friends, great restaurants, and immersing myself in the art and culture – all of which embodies the spirit of Manhattan.

If you could have dinner with any person living or passed, who would it be and why?

My late husband. I miss him.

What has been your best Manhattan art or music experience?

I have fond memories of some of the greats at BB Kings, like Etta James, and it was exciting meeting Ron Woods and his family backstage at a Rolling Stones Concert backstage at Madison Square Garden.

What do you personally do or what have you done to give back to the world?

I regularly donate proceeds and products from my company to science-based advocacy organizations and cancer centers. They provide nurturing comfort, helping to restore confidence, dignity, and beauty to patients.

I strive to make a positive impact on the world by helping educate about the importance of overall health, and to inspire others to reduce exposure to toxins and make smarter self-care decisions.

I hope that I’m making an impact with my company providing products with a higher standard of clean ingredients, that are not only safe, but supremely effective to help transform the health of skin.

What do you think is most underrated and overrated in Manhattan?

The overrated: Times Square, especially New Years Eve.

The underrated: even though NYC has been getting a bad rap lately due to crime, the city offers so much that is unparalleled -not only the iconic landmarks & museums, but the many hidden gems of culture, diversity, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and nightlife that embodies this vibrant and exciting city.

Other than Movers and Shakers of course, what is your favorite WhomYouKnow.com​ column and what do you like about it?

“Unique to Whom You Know” particularly “Peachy and the City”.

Great articles and photos of activities and goings on in the city.

What else should Whom You Know readers know about you?

I love design, orchids, and animals.

How would you like to be contacted by Whom You Know readers?

pamela@newbeautysales.com or pfriedman@cvskinlabs.com

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#NewYorkNotes @RecordingAcad 215 Quarterfinalists Announced For 2025 Music Educator Award Presented By The Recording Academy And GRAMMY Museum

RECIPIENT, FINALISTS AND SEMI-FINALISTS TO RECEIVE CASH HONORARIUMS WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT AND RESOURCES PROVIDED BY THE CHUCK LORRE FAMILY FOUNDATION

WHAT:

Music Educator Award™ was established to recognize current educators (kindergarten through college and public and private schools) who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools. A joint partnership and presentation of the Recording Academy® and GRAMMY Museum®, the recipient will be recognized during GRAMMY® Week 2025.

The award is open to current U.S. music teachers, and anyone can nominate a teacher — students, parents, friends, colleagues, community members, school deans, and administrators. Teachers are also able to nominate themselves, and nominated teachers are notified and invited to fill out an application.

Each year, one recipient is selected from 10 finalists and recognized for their remarkable impact on students' lives. The 11th annual honoree will be flown to Los Angeles to attend the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards® and a range of GRAMMY Week events. The nine additional finalists will receive a $1,000 honorarium, and the schools of all 10 finalists will receive matching grants.

Fifteen semi-finalists will receive a $500 honorarium with matching school grants. The Music Educator Award program, including honorariums, is made possible by the generosity and support of The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation. Special thanks to the American Choral Directors Association, National Association for Music Education, NAMM Foundation, and National Education Association for their support of this program through outreach to their constituencies.

WHO:

A total of 215 music teachers from 202 cities have been announced as quarterfinalists for the Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum. In total, over 2,400 initial nominations were submitted. In addition to our quarterfinalists, 159 legacy applicants from 2024 will also be eligible to win the award this year.

QUARTERFINALISTS

Name School City State

Bryant Adler Alcoa Elementary School Alcoa Tennessee

Patrick Aguayo Rolling Hills Middle School Los Gatos California

Chrsitopher Alberts School Without Walls Washington Washington, D.C.

Bobi-Jean Alexander Seneca Valley Senior High School Harmony Pennsylvania

Erin Althen Westhill High School Syracuse New York

Kathleen Amabile Elk Lake Junior-Senior High School Springville Pennsylvania

Michael Antmann Freedom High School Orlando Florida

Amanda Babcock Merrimack Valley Middle School Penacook New Hampshire

Eric Bable Crestview High School Columbiana Ohio

Natalie Baker Missoula International School Missoula Montana

Jean-Paul Balmat Mission Bay High School San Diego California

Russell Balusek Edna High School Edna Texas

Lee Anne Barnes Thomas Street Elementary School Tupelo Mississippi

Makynzie Barton Elkton High School Elkton Maryland

Andrew Beasley Pearl High School Pearl Mississippi

Daniel Beilman Oak Park School Sarasota Florida

Andrew Bennett Fredonia High School Fredonia New York

David Billingsley DeLaSalle High School Minneapolis Minnesota

Stephen Blanco Las Vegas High School Las Vegas Nevada

Mike Bogle Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus Dallas Texas

Sarah Boline Johns Hill Magnet School Decatur Illinois

Cherie Bowe Pascagoula High School Pascagoula Mississippi

Nathan Bowman Southeast Middle School Salisbury North Carolina

Tamiko Bridges Laurel High School Laurel Mississippi

Justin Britt Kingston Public Schools Kingston Oklahoma

Korey Bruno Westfield High School Westfield Massachusetts

Richard Butler Jack Britt High School Fayetteville North Carolina

Jason Canfield Prescott High School Prescott Wisconsin

Clayton Capello Pettus ISD Pettus Texas

Dr. John Carlisle Hannan JSHS Ashton West Virginia

Taylor Cash Albertville High School Albertville Alabama

Barry Chesky Dulaney High School Timonium Maryland

Ethan Chessin Camas High School Camas Washington

Ernesta Chicklowski Roosevelt Elementary School Tampa Florida

Donna Clark Miguel Juarez Middle School Waukegan Illinois

Jeremy Cole Southern Middle School Somerset Kentucky

James Cooney Mayville High School Mayville, WI Wisconsin

Paul Corn Susan E. Wagner High School Staten Island New York

Kevin Croxton Oliver Springs Elementary School Van Buren Arkansas

Brandon Czubachowski Spring Valley Hall High School Spring Valley Illinois

Mike D'Errico Albright College Reading Pennsylvania

Nicole Davidson Susan E. Wiley Elementary School Copiague New York

Andy Davis Reavis High School Burbank Illinois

Kelly DeHaan Mountain Ridge High School Herriman Utah

David Dehnet Oral Roberts University Tulsa Oklahoma

Joe DeLisi Chisago Lakes High School Lindstrom Minnesota

Jesse Dooley Millbury Jr./Sr. High School Millbury Massachusetts

Lawrence Dubill Hamburg High School Hamburg New York

Bridget Duffy-Ulrich Oshkosh North High School Oshkosh Wisconsin

Jared Duncan DeKalb School of the Arts Avondale Estates Georgia

Nicole Durkin Argo Community High School Summit Illinois

Kaley Eaton Cornish College of the Arts Seattle Washington

Cindy Ellis Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer Miami Florida

Clerida Eltime WHIN Music Community Charter School New York New York

Grady Emmert Lake Buena Vista High School Orlando Florida

Gerardo Escobar Riverside Middle School El Paso Texas

Regan Eudy Central Elementary School Albemarle North Carolina

Kevin Fallon C.W. Worthington Middle School Haslet Texas

Jason Falvo Waynesburg Central Elementary Waynesburg Pennsylvania

Mike Fedyszyn Riverview Middle School Plymouth Wisconsin

Daniel Ferreira Klein Intermediate School Houston Texas

Jill Fetty Clear Falls High School League City Texas

Joe Finnegan DC Everest Senior High School Weston Wisconsin

Joseph Flores Mesa Middle School Roswell New Mexico

Jasmine Fripp KIPP Nashville Collegiate High School Nashville Tennessee

Sarah Fulton Kings Mountain High School Kings Mountain North Carolina

Stefanie Gardner Glendale Community College Glendale Arizona

Ryan Geary Sanford High School Sanford Maine

Emily Golden East Burke High School Connelly Springs North Carolina

Rob Goldman Westwood High School Westwood Massachusetts

Alex Grimm F.J. Reitz High School Evansville Indiana

Melanie Gunn Whitman Middle School Seattle Washington

Daniel Gutierrez Nixa High School Nixa Missouri

Holly Haffner Grissom Middle School Sterling Heights Michigan

Michael Hamann West Ottawa High School Holland Michigan

Tony Aaron Hambrick Jessye Norman School of the Arts Augusta Georgia

Cordara Harper Grambling State University Grambling Louisiana

Vernon Harris Pulaski Heights Middle School Little Rock Arkansas

Sarah Hart Islander Middle School Mercer Island Washington

Kellie Harvey Fruitland Primary School Fruitland Maryland

Toby Harwell Wiseburn Middle School Hawthorne California

Rachael Heffner Brookhaven Innovation Academy Norcross Georgia

Bobby Helms Copiah-Lincoln Community College Wesson Mississippi

Bernie Hendricks, Jr. Ocoee High School Ocoee Florida

Christopher Henke Kittatinny Regional High School Newton New Jersey

Brian Henson Walnut Grove High School Prosper Texas

Samuel Hjort Mission High School Mission Texas

Matt Howe Cathedral City High School Cathedral City California

Cole Hunt Burchfield Elementary School Oneida Tennessee

Andria Hyden Bedichek Middle School Austin Texas

Brandi Jason Liberty High School Eldersburg Maryland

Sonja Jewell Loudoun Country Day School Leesburg Virginia

Jennifer Jimenez South Miami Sr. High School Miami Florida

John Johnson Boyd County High School Ashland Kentucky

Amir Jones Thomas W. Harvey High School Painesville Ohio

Brian Joyce South Jones High School Ellisville Mississippi

Wimberly Kennedy Red Bank High School Chattanooga Tennessee

Larry Kennon Troy Christian Junior High/High School Troy Ohio

Joshua Krohn Brent Elementary School Washington Washington, D.C.

Erin Kronzek Unity School Delray Beach Florida

Sarah Labrie Lexington High School Lexington Massachusetts

J Alan Landers Lakenheath High School Apo Armed Forces

Europe

Eric Laprade The College of New Jersey Ewing New Jersey

Samantha Leali Shenango Junior/Senior High School New Castle Pennsylvania

Richelle Lenoir Global Leadership Academy High School Jacksonville Florida

Lindsay Linderman Murray LaSaine Montessori School Charleston South Carolina

Katanna Linn Highlands Ranch High School Highlands Ranch Colorado

Candace Love August Boeger Middle School San Jose California

Christopher Lubken Robert Service High School Anchorage Alaska

Ryan Mack P.S. 10 Magnet School of Math, Science, and Design Technology Brooklyn New York

Rebecca MacLeod University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Champaign Illinois

Adrian Maclin Cordova High School Memphis Tennessee

Cyndi Mancini Montour High School McKees Rocks Pennsylvania

Kate Margrave Pine Creek High School Colorado Springs Colorado

Matt Martindale Shelby County High School Columbiana Alabama

Abigail Martinez Erie Middle School Erie Colorado

Kathleen McCarthy Attleboro High School Attleboro Massachusetts

Leigh Ann McClain Griffin Middle School The Colony Texas

Erin McConnell Camillus Middle School Camillus New York

Lawrence McCrobie Valley High School Louisville Kentucky

Jay McCulley Sunset Middle School Brentwood Tennessee

Angela McKenna Classen School of Advanced Studies at Northeast High School Oklahoma City Oklahoma

Jonathan R.P. McTier III Alief Hastings High School Houston Texas

Kimberly Meader Green Bay Preble High School Green Bay Wisconsin

Jessie Mersinger New Brunswick High School New Brunswick New Jersey

Adam Mewhorter Southmoore High School Moore Oklahoma

James Minnix Central Connecticut State University New Britian Connecticut

Jake Mitchell Hebron Middle School Shepherdsville Kentucky

William J. Molineaux The Osceola County School for the Arts Kissimmee Florida

Darren Motamedy Walter Johnson International Academy Las Vegas Nevada

Jonathan Mracko Postlethwait Middle School Camden Wyoming Delaware

Curtis Mulvenon Shawnee Mission West High School Overland Park Kansas

Elizabeth Nardone EM Stanton School Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Michelle Nielsen Diamond Canyon School Anthem Arizona

Kelly Nieman Alden Intermediate School Alden New York

Mallory Norton Weddington High School Matthews North Carolina

Heather Orr Montgomery High School Montgomery Texas

Augustine Ortiz Edgar Allen Poe Middle School San Antonio Texas

Jeremy Overbeck Century High School Bismarck North Dakota

Andrew Pahos John Sevier Middle School Kingsport Tennessee

Lindsey Parker Laguna Beach High School Laguna Beach California

Andrew Pease Hartwick College Oneonta New York

TJ Pelanek Underwood Public School Underwood Minnesota

Justin Peterson Middle School 67Q Louis Pasteur Little Neck New York

Anthony Pickard Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. High School Lithonia Georgia

Preston Pierce Plano West Senior High School Plano Texas

Thomas Pierre Rosa L. Parks ES Hyattsville Maryland

Chris Pierson Chaparral High School Las Vegas Nevada

Jonathan Powell West End High School Walnut Grove Alabama

Courtney Powers Hoboken Charter School Hoboken New Jersey

Briony Price Gramercy Arts High School New York City New York

Neal Raskin Big Foot Union High School Walworth Wisconsin

Marc Ratner Mineola High School Garden City Park New York

Tess Remy-Schumacher University of Central Oklahoma Edmond Oklahoma

Stephen Rew Raymore-Peculiar High School Peculiar Missouri

Cindy Reynolds Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School Shawnee Kansas

Lou Ribar Lenape Elementary Ford City Pennsylvania

Dianna Richardson Cleveland School of the Arts Cleveland Ohio

Michael Richardson Perry Meridian High School Indianapolis Indiana

Leslie Riedel Capital High School Charleston West Virginia

Adam Robinson Norwood High School Norwood Ohio

James Robinson Elkin High School Elkin North Carolina

Nathan Rodahl Port Angeles High School Port Angeles Washington

Darren Rodgers St. Augustine High School New Orleans Louisiana

Lenae Rose Morgan County High School Madison Georgia

Stewart Rosen Walter Reed Middle School North Hollywood California

David Roth Lakeside High School Ashtabula Ohio

Seth Rowoldt Annunciation Orthodox School Houston Texas

Stefanie Sagaro Academy for Innovative Education Charter School Miami Springs Florida

Maura Saint Blackhawk High School Beaver Falls Pennsylvania

Mike Scott Columbia Basin College Pasco Washington

Kelly Seymour Ballston Spa Middle/High School Ballston Spa New York

Natalie Sheeler Sturgis Charter Public School Hyannis Massachusetts

Matthew Shephard Meridian Early College High School Sanford Michigan

Aleshia Shouse Christian Academy of Indiana New Albany Indiana

Alex Sieira Harrison High School Harrison New Jersey

Adria Smith Marblehead Community Charter Public School Marblehead Massachusetts

Anthony Spano Culver City High School Culver City California

William Steadman General McLane High School Edinboro Pennsylvania

Mike Steep Parkway Northeast Middle School Creve Coeur Missouri

Katie Stephens Charles D. Owen High School Black Mountain North Carolina

Evelyn Stohlman Bishop Shanahan High School Downingtown Pennsylvania

Kokoe Tanaka-Suwan Parsons Memorial & Purchase Elementary Schools Harrison New York

Jameelah Taylor Trevor Day School New York City New York

Brian Teed Wakeland High School Frisco Texas

Josh Tharp West Fairmont Middle School and Rivesville Elementary/Middle School Fairmont West Virginia

Jennifer Theisen-Gray William M. Colmer Middle School Pascagoula Mississippi

Mark Thomas Upper Perkiomen Pennsburg Pennsylvania

Zachary Thomas Ledyard High School Ledyard Connecticut

Alex Underwood Hays High School Hays Kansas

Craig Uppercue Volusia County Schools Daytona Beach Florida

Lindsay Vasko Walnut Grove High School Prosper Texas

Allen Venezio East River High School Orlando Florida

Felicia Villa Point Pleasant Borough High School Point Pleasant New Jersey

James Villegas Grossmont High School El Cajon California

Rachel Waddell Colorado State University Fort Collins Colorado

Meghan Wagner Auburn Riverside High School Auburn Washington

Bryan Waites Clements High School Sugar Land Texas

Donald Walter Northwest Guilford High School and Northwest Guilford Middle School Greensboro North Carolina

Victoria Warnet Columbus State University Columbus Georgia

Christopher Weddel Fremont High School Fremont Nebraska

Elliot Weeks Seattle Preparatory School Seattle Washington

Kayla Werlin Longmeadow High School Longmeadow Massachusetts

Bryce Werntz Oak Hill High School Oak Hill Ohio

Robert West Clark High School Las Vegas Nevada

Aria Westbrook Hawfields Middle School Mebane North Carolina

Kimberly Whitehead Sikeston High School Sikeston Missouri

Jeremy Williams Marrero Middle School Marrero Louisiana

Doretha Williams GEO Next Generation High School Baton Rouge Louisiana

Kelly Winovich Northgate Middle/Senior High School Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Kate Wisbey Charlottesville Catholic School Charlottesville Virginia

Elise Witt Global Village Project Decatur Georgia

Scott Woodard West Virginia State University Institute West Virginia

Amber Yates Thompson Middle School Alabaster Alabama

Christopher-Rey Yraola Ramón C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts Los Angeles California

LEGACY APPLICANTS

Name School City State

Bruce Adams Sam Houston High School San Antonio Texas

Casie Adams Martinsburg High School Martinsburg West Virginia

Miguel Aguiar Southwest High School San Antonio Texas

Dawn Amthor Wallkill Senior High School Wallkill New York

Christopher Andrews Hephzibah High School Hephzibah Georgia

Jeanne Andrews Petway Elementary School Vineland New Jersey

Justin Antos Dwight D. Eisenhower High School Blue Island Illinois

Javier Arau New York Jazz Academy New York New York

Timothy Arnold Orono High School Long Lake Minnesota

Elizabeth Baker Mary Martin Elementary Weatherford Texas

Andre Barnes Science Park High School Newark New Jersey

Jeremy Bartunek Greenbriar School Northbrook Illinois

Adem Birson New York University New York New York

Benjamin Blasko Lipscomb University Nashville Tennessee

Amanda Blevins Tri-Valley High School Dresden Ohio

Susan Boddie Valdosta State University Valdosta Georgia

Adrian Bonner Lancaster High School Lancaster Texas

Steve Browne Nashville Community High School Nashville Illinois

Ryan Bulgarelli Williamsport Area High School Williamsport Pennsylvania

Cathryn Burt East Newton High School Granby Missouri

James Byrn, Jr. Maconaquah High School Bunker Hill Indiana

Mary Catherine Campbell Seven Pines Elementary School Sandston Virginia

Helen Capehart Bridgeport High School Bridgeport Texas

Marcos Carreras Conservatory of the Arts Springfield Massachusetts

Roger Chagnon Westfield Academy and Central School Westfield New York

Kristopher Chandler Gautier High School Gautier Mississippi

Jeff Chang Decatur High School Federal Way Washington

Travis Coakley William Carey University Hattiesburg Mississippi

Vanessa Cobb Montgomery Central High School Cunningham Tennessee

Trish Conover Community Middle School Plainsboro New Jersey

John Contreras Pueblo High School Tucson Arizona

Daniel Cook Ithaca College Ithaca New York

Kyle Cook Western Branch Middle School Chesapeake Virginia

Travis Cook Plymouth Christian Academy Canton Michigan

Andrew Cote Merrimack College North Andover Massachusetts

Drew Cowell Belleville East High School Belleville Illinois

Cory Joy Craig Benton Intermediate School Benton Louisiana

Matthew Cunningham Brockton High School Brockton Massachusetts

Isaac Daniel III Stax Music Academy Memphis Tennessee

Jackie Deen Pottsboro High School Pottsboro Texas

Matthew Denman Classen School of Advanced Studies Oklahoma City Oklahoma

Ryan Diefenderfer Paradise Valley High School Phoenix Arizona

Jennifer DiVasto Pennridge School District Perkasie Pennsylvania

Antoine Dolberry P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez School Bronx New York

George Dragoo Stevens High School Rapid City South Dakota

Marisa Drake Patuxent High School Lusby Maryland

Kathleen Dudley Andrew Cooke Magnet School Waikegan Illinois

Jonathan Eising James Hubert Blake High School Silver Spring Maryland

Jonathan Eldridge Weston Public Schools Weston Massachusetts

Carol Evans Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley Pennsylvania

Anthony Ferreira Suffield High School West Suffield Connecticut

Tamara Frazier North Valleys High School Reno Nevada

J.D. Frizzell Briarcrest Christian School Eads Tennessee

Chesteron Frye St. Helena College & Career Academy Denham Springs Louisiana

Matt Gerry Salina South Middle School Salina Kansas

Anna Girling Sebastopol Attendance Center Sebastopol Mississippi

Serena Gorham Weare Middle School Weare New Hampshire

Kylie Griffin Dozier Elementary Erath Louisiana

Jessica Gronberg Hawkes Bluff Elementary Davie Florida

Nathaniel Gunter Greer High School Greer South Carolina

Amy Hannequin Bethel Middle School Bethel Connecticut

Crystal Harding Ypsilanti Community High School Ypsilanti Michigan

Diane Harrigan Bloom High School Chicago Heights Illinois

Toye Harris Miami High School Miami Oklahoma

Chris Hayslette Bridgeport Middle School Bridgeport West Virginia

Colette Hebert Yonkers Public Schools Yonkers New York

Martha Heise Seventh Street School Oil City Pennsylvania

Jonathan Helmick Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock Pennsylvania

Joel Hill Velma Jackson High School & Shirley

D. Simmons Middle School Camden Mississippi

Elaine Holmes Comsewogue High School Port Jefferson Station New York

Victor Iapalucci Phillip Barbour High School Philippi West Virginia

Devin James Salem High School Conyers Georgia

Heidi Jaye Daniel Webster Elementary School New Rochelle New York

Jamie Jones Manzano Day School Albuquerque New Mexico

Daniel Joosten Edgerton High School Edgerton Wisconsin

Brett Keith Northern Bedford County Middle/High

School Loysburg Pennsylvania

Deonte Kennedy Craigmont High School Memphis Tennessee

Lou Kitchner Bedford Middle School Westport Connecticut

Michael Kiyoi San Marcos High School Santa Barbara California

Kate Klotz Monarch High School Louisville Colorado

Heidi Kohler Ypsilanti Community High School East Amherst New York

Michael Lapomardo Shrewsbury High School Shrewsbury Massachusetts

Morgan Lentino Otter Creek Elementary Elgin Illinois

Lisa Linde Newton South High School Newton Massachusetts

Cole Lundquist Gloucester High School Gloucester Massachusetts

Marci Malone DeAmbrose Lincoln Southwest High School Lincoln Nebraska

Bob Mamminga St. Francis High School Wheaton Illinois

Jayson Martinez Arts High School Newark New Jersey

Kevin McDonald Wellesley High School Wellesley Massachusetts

Larrian Menifee Ball High School Galveston Texas

Kim Mettert East Noble Middle School Kendallville Indiana

Natalie Moore Sullivan High School Sullivan Missouri

Coty Raven Morris Portland State University Portland Oregon

Brian Nabors Shelby High School Shelby Ohio

Jenny Neff University of the Arts Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Cassandra Nelson Mountaineer Middle School Morgantown West Virginia

Trevor Nicholas Nicholas Senn High School Chicago Illinois

Sam Noyce Thomas Jefferson Jr. High School Kearns Utah

Tim O’Donnell Ephrata High School Ephrata Washington

Shakia Paylor City Neighbors High School Baltimore Maryland

Kathy Perconti Wayne Central High School Ontario Center New York

Catherine Plichta Theatre Arts Production Company School Bronx New York

Felix Ponce Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School Chicago Illinois

David Pope Baldwin Wallace University Berea Ohio

Brian Querry Charles A. Huston Middle School Lower Burrell Pennsylvania

Lance Rauh Patriot Oaks Academy St. Johns Florida

Hoza Redditt MSA East Academy Saint Gabriel Louisiana

Heather Rentz St. Mark School (Westpark) Cleveland Ohio

Sarah Riechers Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Manassas Virginia

Stephanie Robertson Ponchatoula High School Ponchatoula Louisiana

Bethany Robinson Noblesville High School Noblesville Indiana

Keith Robinson Jefferson Avenue Elementary Seguin Texas

Alberto Rodriguez Mount Vernon High School Alexandria Virginia

Shawn Royer Marian University Indianapolis Indiana

Dayshawn Russell North Iberville Elementary and High School Rosedale Louisiana

Hannah Ryan University of Virginia’s College at Wise Wise Virginia

Kyle Ryan Turkey Hill School Orange Connecticut

Ashley Sands Kennedy Secondary School Fergus Falls Minnesota

Mark Santos Santa Ana High School Santa Ana California

Danni Schmitt Roland Park Elementary/Middle School Baltimore Maryland

Kevin Schoenbach Oswego High School Oswego Illinois

Eric Schultz Coastal Carolina University Conway South Carolina

Josh Settlemyre R.J. Reynolds High School Winston-Salem North Carolina

Jason Shiuan Saratoga High School Saratoga California

Katie Silcott Olentangy Shanahan Middle School Lewis Center Ohio

Thomas Slater Sumter School District Sumter South Carolina

Joani Slawson Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy Melbourne Florida

Timothy Sloan Albright Middle School Houston Texas

Andrew Smith Charlotte Central School Charlotte Vermont

Cathryn Smith Coleman High School Coleman Texas

Jessie Smith Yes Prep Public Schools Houston Texas

Patrick Smith Cooperative Arts High School New Haven Connecticut

Tony Spano Culver City High School Culver City California

Wes Sparkes Eagleview Middle School Colorado Springs Colorado

Julian Spires Meade Middle School Fort Meade Maryland

Shannon Stem University Academy Panama City Florida

Harold Stephan Stuyvesant High School New York New York

Cassandra Sulbarán Braintree High School Braintree Massachusetts

Lynn Sweet Mount Anthony Union High School Bennington Vermont

Jessica Torres Elmont Memorial Jr/Sr High School Elmont New York

Michelle Trinidad Sacred Heart School Bronx New York

Alice Tsui New Bridges Elementary Brooklyn New York

Martin Urbach Harvest Collegiate High School New York New York

Johny Vargas Pueblo High School Tucson Arizona

Amy Villanova Canyon Crest Academy San Diego California

Valerie Vinnard Webster Elementary Long Beach California

Kenneth Walker Ralls ISD Ralls Texas

Jennifer Walter University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro North Carolina

John Ware Stovall Middle School Houston Texas

Brandon Weeks North Polk High School Alleman Iowa

Lisa Werner St. Bruno Parish School Dousman Wisconsin

Elizabeth White Holcomb RIII Holcomb Missouri

Tyler Wigglesworth West Covina High School West Covina California

Paula Williams The Ron Clark Academy Atlanta Georgia

Sandi Wilson Franklin School of Innovation Asheville North Carolina

Damion Womack The Montgomery Academy Montgomery Alabama

Tammy Yi Chapman University and LA Phil YOLA Program Orange County California

Jason Younts Samuel V. Champion High School Boerne Texas

DeAnna Zecchin Indian River High School Dagsboro Delaware

WHEN:

The semi-finalists will be announced in September. For more information, please visit grammymusicteacher.com. For a full list of past Music Educator Award recipients, visit here.

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