Tuesday, February 23, 2010

MUSIC CENTER ANNOUNCES BRAVO AWARDS FINALISTS

 

Contact:

Leticia Rhi Buckley(213)972-3335

lbuckley@musiccenter.org

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 22, 2010

 

Contact: Leticia Rhi Buckley

213-972-3335 or lbuckley@musiccenter.org

 

MUSIC CENTER ANNOUNCES BRAVO AWARDS FINALISTS

 

Teachers and Schools from Bonita, Burbank, El Monte, Glendale, Hacienda La Puente, Las Virgenes, Los Angeles, Saugus Union, Walnut Valley and Whittier School Districts are Recognized for their Exemplary Arts Education Programs

 

All Candidates to be Recognized and Honored on

March 3, 2010 at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

 

LOS ANGELES   —The Music Center of Los Angeles County, a national leader in arts education, announced the fourteen teachers and six schools named as finalists for the 28th Annual BRAVO Awards, honoring teachers and schools for exemplary arts education. The BRAVO Awards are an integral part of the Music Center’s leadership in supporting quality arts education for all students. 

BRAVO Awards nominations were made by principals, faculty committees, superintendents, and parents.  Finalists were chosen from 38 candidates who participated in an extensive review process including site visits and feedback by the judging committee. 

Awards are given in four categories: Generalist teacher, Arts Specialist teacher, School Recognition and School Program, and are accompanied by a cash prize.  The teacher awards are made possible, in part, by generous gifts from Club 100 members Lanie Bernhard, Marilyn Prewoznik, and Elinor Turner.

All candidates will be recognized and honored on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 in the Grand Hall of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Recipients will receive a cash award to be used to supplement their arts programs. Acclaimed producer/director Garry Marshall returns to host the event.

         The Music Center Bravo Awards program was established in 1982 to recognize teachers and schools for innovation and excellence in arts education. It honors educators who use the arts to revitalize teaching, enhance student achievement and foster self-esteem, teamwork and cross-cultural communication and understanding.

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2010 BRAVO FINALISTS

Listed by category, teacher (if applicable), school name, school district

 

 

ARTS SPECIALISTS TEACHER

 

Genein Letford

New Academy Canoga Park

Public Charter- LAUSD

 

Janna Lindenberg

Diamond Bar High School

Walnut Valley USD

 

Jennifer A. Nelson

El Monte Union High School

El Monte UHSD

 

Allison Stewart

Hoover High School

Glendale USD

 

Lisa Ruiz

Fairgrove Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts

Hacienda La Puente USD

 

Deborah Waas

Grace Miller Elementary

Bonita USD

 

John Whitener

David Starr Jordan Middle School

Burbank USD

 

Sarah Wiggins

Crescenta Valley High School

Glendale USD

GENERALISTS TEACHER

 

Carolee Doing

Charles Helmers Elementary School

Saugus Union SD

 

Carole Firestone

Lindero Canyon Middle School

Las Virgenes USD

 

Sandy Fleishman

Yerba Buena Elementary School

Las Virgenes USD

 

Kimberly Garcia

San Jose Highly Gifted

Los Angeles USD

 

Carol Koplan

Kester Avenue/Kester Magnet Elementary

Los Angeles USD

 

Dennis McGonagle

Longfellow Elementary

Whittier City SD

 

 

SCHOOL

 

Beckford Elementary

Los Angeles USD

 

Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences

Private

 

Tulsa Street Elementary

Los Angeles USD

 

 

SCHOOL PROGRAM

 

The Academy of Music at Hamilton High School

Los Angeles USD

 

Renaissance Arts Academy

LAUSD Charter School

 

Saint Anne Elementary School

Private

 

 

 

           

           

 

 

 

 

 

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