Texas Distinguished Teacher Award
Texas Distinguished Teacher Award
Deadline: April 1
This award was established in 2014 as a way for a Local Association to bestow an honor on a teacher for dedication and enthusiasm in teaching music. Typical activities of a teacher nominated for this award might be:
- Giving many years to a particular program of the association
- Developing an innovative and unique initiative in a private studio and/or the local association Supporting the local and state associations through volunteer service
- Producing students who love to make music
- Organizing and conducting a studio in a business-like manner
- Teaching music with dedication and enthusiasm
- Demonstrating high professionalism through continuing education and regular performances
To name a Texas Distinguished Teacher Award, a local association should apply by April 1, accompanied by a contribution to the TMTA Trust Fund of $500. The honorees will each be presented a plaque, engraved with the honoree’s name and the words "Texas Distinguished Teacher," at the annual TMTA Convention.
2019 Texas Distinguished Teacher Award Recipient
