Richard Keasler Middle School Teacher of the Year Award

The Middle School Section of the NCMEA presents the Richard E. Keasler Teacher of the Year Award annually at the NCMEA In-Service Conference each November. If you would like to nominate someone, you may pick up a Nomination Form at this year’s In-Service Conference.

Criteria for the Teacher of the Year includes:
  • 3 Years Active Membership in NCMEA
  • At least 5 years of teaching experience in North Carolina
  • A nomination by an NCMEA member through a letter of recommendation, citing the merits of the nominee
The letter of recommendation must include professional memberships, experience, educational background, past teaching experience, church job(s) if applicable, etc.

All of this information must be submitted by January 15th, 2010 to :
Susan Williams
4132 Bent Grass Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28312
susanbwilliams@ccs.k12.nc.us

To view the pdf file below, click on the download link below (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader):

adobe_pdf_logo Keasler TOY Award Application.pdf

About Richard E. Keasler

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Richard Keasler taught middle and high school choral music for 30 years in Cabarrus County, NC. During his tenure, he inspired many of his students to become music teachers. Even during retirement, Mr. Keasler continues to adjudicate middle and high school choral festivals.

His warm and inviting personality encourages today's students to love choral music and today's teachers to continue his inspiration to the next generation of music teachers.