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Music in Our Schools Month
March is nationally recognized as “Music in Our Schools Month,” a time dedicated to celebrating the invaluable contributions of our music educators. To celebrate, we want to shine a spotlight on our devoted music instructors who commit themselves daily to instilling in students the profound influence of music.
Riley Anderson
Northview
Emily Battani
Ankeny Centennial, Northview, Prairie Ridge
Christian Baughman
Ankeny High, Southview, Parkview
Grant Becker
Ankeny Centennial, Northview
Jill Bjorklund
Ankeny High, Southview
Adam Brown
Ankeny High, Southview
David Brown
Northwest, Rock Creek
Sara Cline
Heritage, Southeast
Heather Conley
Ashland Ridge, Northeast
Caroline Edgeton
Ankeny Centennial, Northview
Emma Feldhans
Parkview
Sarrah Hammond
Prairie Trail
Abigail Hoshaw
Northview, Ankeny Centennial
Pam Hayden
Ankeny High, Southview, Parkview
Carissa Holter
Heritage
Janelle Hook
Ankeny Centennial, Northview, Prairie Ridge
Scott Hook
Ankeny Centennial, Northview, Prairie Ridge
Brogan Kearney
Ankeny Centennial, Northview, Prairie Ridge
Mary Klemm-Harris
Ankeny Centennial, Northview, Prairie Ridge
Kendra Leisinger
Northeast
Katie Manchester
Westwood
Nathan Newhard
Ankeny High, Southview, Parkview
Jason Nicholson
Rock Creek
Nick Oswald
Ankeny High, Southview
Taylor Peek
Crocker
Marcus Price
Ankeny Centennial, Northview, Prairie Ridge
Lisa Rehms
Ankeny Centennial, Northview, Prairie Ridge
Crystal Rumbaugh
Ankeny High, Southview, Parkview
Holly Russell
Ashland Ridge
David Sponder
Parkview
Marie Stuart
Northwest, Southeast
Jacob Thieben
Ankeny Centennial, Northview, Prairie Ridge
Samantha Thomas
Northview
Rachel Urban
Crocker, Westwood
Ben Walters
Ankeny High, Southview
Kelly Weber
Ankeny High, Southview, Parkview
Jennifer Williams
Ankeny High, Southview, Parkview
For nearly four decades, March has been designated as Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®), underscoring the enduring significance of music in our lives. The profound impact of music on students resonates throughout their lifetime, highlighting the essential role of music education in shaping the next generation. While the community often marvels at the exceptional performances, it’s crucial to acknowledge the months of dedicated practice, rehearsals, and the intricate learning journey that culminate in these moments of musical brilliance.