0613 Theresa McKibben
Theresa McKibben
Edgewood Elementary School music teacher Theresa McKibben was named a quarterfinalist for the Music Educator Award presented by The Recording Academy and the Grammy Foundation.
Only two teachers in Alabama were named quarterfinalists.
The Music Educator Award was established to recognize current educators 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 total of 217 music teachers from 195 cities across 45 states have been announced as quarterfinalists for the Music Educator Award. In total, more than 30,000 initial nominations were submitted from all 50 states.
One recipient is selected from 10 finalists each year. The winner will be flown to Los Angeles to accept the award, attend the Grammy Awards ceremony, and receive a $10,000 honorarium. The nine finalists will receive a $1,000 honorarium, and the schools of all 10 finalists also will receive matching grants.
The semifinalists will be announced in August. For more, visit grammymusicteacher.com.
