United Arts Council of Greensboro

Arts Education Teacher of the Year

This award is to recognize outstanding arts educators in the Guilford County School System. To be eligible, a nominee’s primary role must be as an arts educator. Arts educators are those in the visual or performing arts including drama, music, dance and visual art. Nominations are due February 1 each year.

Past recipients of the Arts Education Teacher of the Year Award

2013 Julie Rachlin, Gibsonville & Gillespie Park Elementary Schools

Ed Kimbrough, Northern Guilford High School

2012 Michaela Hafley, Mendenhall Middle School

Marta Richardson, Peeler School for the Performing Arts, Finalist

Juli Parker, Lincoln Academy, Finalist

2011 Brian McMath, Northwest Guilford High School

Christina Caltagirone, High Point Central High School, Finalist

2010 Wade Billeisen, Northern Guilford High School

Emily Brenner, Weaver Academy, Finalist

Michael Connors, Penn-Griffin School of Performing Arts, Finalist

2009 Andy Mock, Jefferson Elementary, Winner

Dena Adams, Northwest Guilford Middle, Finalist

Lisa Woods, Weaver Academy, Finalist

2008 Funding unavailable

2007 Paula Owens, Morehead Elementary, Winner

Mary Beth Boone, Summerfield Elementary, Finalist

Lennis Cooper, Jr., Mendenhall Middle, Finalist

 

Arts Education Winner

2013 Winners
Runner-up (left) Ed Kimbrough

Winner (right) Julie Rachlin

Nomination Deadline

February 1, 2014