We believe that the key to growing the community’s love for the arts and music starts with the youth and the important influence of today’s teachers. That's why we created The Long Bay Symphony Music Teacher of the Year program to recognize excellence in music education in the Grand Strand.
Each year, based on nominations received, teachers are chosen from each education level (elementary, middle, and high school) to receive recognition and a gift basket from Long Bay Symphony and its partners. Anyone (students, staff members, community members, etc.) can submit a nomination!
Nominations are now closed for the 2022-2023 Music Teacher of the Year.
Music Teacher of the Year Nomination Form
2022-2023
Music Teacher of the Year Winners
Elementary School Music Teacher of the Year
Jessica hand, lakewood elementary school
Congratulations to Jessica Hand! She is officially the 2022-2023 Long Bay Symphony Music Teacher of the Year at the elementary school level. Thank you, Jessica, for your dedication to your students and what you do for the Horry County Schools community.
Middle School Choral Music Teacher of the Year
Lauren Willis, St. James Middle School
Congratulations to Lauren Willis from St. James Middle School! She is the 2022-2023 Long Bay Symphony Music Teacher of the Year winner for the middle school choral level! Thank you, Lauren, for your dedication to your students and what you do for the Horry County Schools community.
Middle School Instrumental Music Teacher of the Year
April Troglauer, Aynor Middle School
Congratulations to April Troglauer from Aynor Middle School! She is the 2022-2023 Long Bay Symphony Music Teacher of the Year winner for the middle school instrumental level! Thank you, April, for your dedication to your students and what you do for the Horry County Schools community.
High School Choral Music Teacher of the Year
Lindsay Link, North Myrtle Beach High School
Congratulations to Linsday Link from North Myrtle Beach High School! She is the 2022-2023 Long Bay Symphony Music Teacher of the Year winner for the high school choral level! Thank you, Lindsay, for your dedication to your students and what you do for the Horry County Schools community.
High School Instrumental Music Teacher of the Year
Stephen Whisnant, Loris High School
Congratulations to Stephen Whisnant from Loris High School! He is the 2022-2023 Long Bay Symphony Music Teacher of the Year winner for the high school instrumental level! Thank you, Stephen, for your dedication to your students and what you do for the Horry County Schools community.
