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Teacher Spotlight

We want to feature YOU! NCMEA loves to highlight the many amazing, wonderful music educators
in our state and to give you a chance to share your experience and advice.

If you’re interested, fill out this brief form to tell us about yourself and please provide a headshot.
Your responses may be used in our social media efforts. We can’t wait to shine the spotlight on you!

Teacher Spotlight Form 


The Teachers

  • Amanda Colson – Burns Middle School, Cleveland County Schools
  • Jessica Ferguson – Mulberry and Mount Pleasant Elementary Schools, Wilkes County Schools
  • Kaitlyn Faircloth – Swift Creek Middle School, Johnston County Schools
  • Jenni Sonstroem – Apex Friendship Elementary School, Wake County Public Schools
  • Tim Sale – Swain Middle & High School, Swain County Schools
  • Shearon Miller – Cleveland High School, Johnston County Schools
  • Saralyn Bates – Scotts A+ Elementary School, Iredell-Statesville Schools
  • Anne Bame – Sherwood Elementary School, Gaston County Schools
  • Elizabeth Robinson – Pleasant Ridge Elementary School, Gaston County Schools
  • Joseph Girgenti – Walter Bickett Elementary School, Union County Public Schools
  • Jessica Simmons – New Century Middle School, Moore County Schools
  • Stacey Garrepy – Haw River Christian Academy, UNC Greensboro
  • Casey Mancilla – Shady Grove Elementary School and William R. Davie Elementary School, Davie County Schools

Teacher Spotlight

Amanda ColsonAnne BameCasey MancillaElizabeth RobinsonJenni SonstroemJessica FergusonJessica SimmonsJoseph GirgentiKaitlyn FairclothSaralyn BatesShearon MillerStacey GarrepyTim Sale

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