Baldwinsville CSD Named Best Community for Music Education ... again!
The NAMM Foundation has recognized the Baldwinsville Central School District for its outstanding commitment to music education with a 2022 Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) designation. This is the 13th consecutive year that the District has received the prestigious designation.The Best Communities for Music Education awards program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who have made music education a part of the curriculum. The designation indicates that a school district has an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education.
“Our music educators, students and community should be incredibly proud to be recognized for this honor for the 13 years in a row,” said Superintendent Jason Thomson. “Music education is not only supported in this district but it is valued. It is clear to me that music plays a starring role in our district!”
To be considered for a Best Communities for Music Education designation, applicants must complete a survey and answer detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and other factors that affect access to music education for all students.
The Baldwinsville Central School District’s music teachers are Jennifer Bearup, Randall Bennett, Megan Brody, Adam Carkey, Kristina Czerwiak, Cynthia Doback, Rebecca Dusart, Christine Isbell, Katrina Kahl, Colin Keating, Laura Kenyon, Kathryn Kimble, Cody Lassinger, Timothy Moshier Jr., Brittany O’Reilly, Aliza Stoll, Jenna Taylor, Steven Uhl, Jennifer Vacanti, Casey Vanderstouw, and Timour Vernyi.