Uniondale, NY - December 8, 2016 - Uniondale School District’s Uniondale High School Show Choir teacher Ms. Lynnette Carr-Hicks recently received national recognition by the Give a Note Foundation and 21st Century Fox, who honored her with the coveted MusicEd Idol award. The MusicEd Idol award is given to a handpicked selection of 20 music educators from across the nation who have “inspired their students to reach higher and dream bigger.”
“The District is extremely proud of Ms. Carr-Hicks for being recognized with the MusicEd Idol Award,” said Uniondale School District Superintendent Dr. William K. Lloyd. “Her passion for helping students succeed has guided the Uniondale Show Choir to attain national and international fame, and it has established a high standard of excellence throughout the District each year.”
To receive the award, Ms. Carr-Hicks was nominated by members of the Uniondale School District community as a leader in music education. As part of the MusicEd Idol award she will receive a $1000 grant from the Give a Note Foundation and 21st Century Fox for Uniondale High School’s music education program. She also attended the National Association for Music Education Conference in Texas to receive the award for her contributions to music education.
“I’m honored to be able to participate in the National Association for Music Education Conference and contribute to the next generation of music education,” said Ms. Lynette Carr-Hicks. “This award not only reflects the incredible, inspiring progress of the Uniondale Show Choir, but the students’ dedication which made it all possible.”
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