Thanks to our media partner KETK-TV, we are excited to announce……
An Arts in Education Award Special
Airing at 5pm, Sunday, April 12th through Saturday April 18th during KETK’s Live at 5!
If you are not local you can access a live-stream of the programs HERE.
2020 Arts in Education Awards Honorees
Please consider a donation in honor of one or more of these exceptional Fine Arts Teachers.
If you would rather write a check, you can mail to 200 E. Amherst, Tyler, TX 75701
Jamie Reason
Kay Arms Lifetime Achievement
Strings Specialist/Orchestra Assistant (TISD)
The Brook Hill School, Retired
Jamie’s Special will air at 5:00pm on Saturday, April 18, 2020
Regi Fowler
Distinguished Service to the Profession
Douglas Elementary (TISD)
Regi’s Special will air at 5:00pm on Friday, April 17, 2020
Angela Jennings
Distinguished Service to the Profession
Caldwell Arts Academy (TISD)
Angela’s Special will air at 5:00pm on Thursday, April 16, 2020
Ricardo Rodriguez
Rising Star
Ramey Elementary (TISD)
Ricardo’s Special will air at 5:00pm
Sunday, April 12, 2020
Amanda Dunn-Meelkop
Arts Teaching Excellence: Elementary
Dixie Elementary (TISD)
Amanda’s Special will air at 5:00pm
Monday, April 13, 2020
Bobi Jo Friesen
Arts Teaching Excellence: Middle
Moore Middle School (TISD
Bobi Jo’s Special will air at 5:00pm
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Kelly Laminack
Arts Teaching Excellence: High School
Harmony High School
Kelly’s Special will air at 5:00pm
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
TEXAS BANK AND TRUST
Arts in Education Award Categories
Rising Star – Presented to an arts educator demonstrating excellence in his or her first 3 years of teaching.
Distinguished Service to the Profession – Presented to an educator who has not only provided outstanding service to his or her students but also to his or her colleagues and the field of arts education.
Arts Teaching Excellence Awards – Presented to an elementary, middle and high school arts teacher who has gone above and beyond in their field.
The Kay Arms Lifetime Achievement Award – Presented to an educator who has dedicated his or her life to arts education.
In 2019, we renamed our most prestigious award. Founding board member and supporter, Kay Arms has dedicated her life to Young Audiences and the success of the students in Northeast Texas; she has been diligent in making sure the arts were, and remain a part of the core curriculum.
The Kay Arms Lifetime Achievement Award
Laura Swartz (Tyler ISD) 2019
Denny Whitley (Whitehouse ISD) 2018
Johnny Ray (All Saints Episcopal School) 2018
Distinguished Service to the Profession
Dana Sepko (Tyler ISD) 2019
Darren Richardson (Gladewater ISD) 2018
Rising Star
Adrienne Stine (Tyler ISD) 2019
Chauncy Williams (Winona ISD) 2019
Alison Adkins (Mineola ISD) 2018
Arts Teaching Excellence – Elementary
Kristin Pool (Tyler ISD) 2019
Cynthia Dempsey (Tyler ISD) 2018
Arts Teaching Excellence – Middle School
Amy Bailey (Lindale ISD) 2019
Glenn Ballard (Brook Hill) 2018
Arts Teaching Excellence – High School
Amy Clemens (Tyler ISD) 2019