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Middle and High School Orchestra Teacher is Inspiring Young Musicians: Meet Our December 2024 Honoree, Joseph Keeney
Inspiring Teachers: The Honored Podcast
24 minutes 56 seconds
11 months ago
Middle and High School Orchestra Teacher is Inspiring Young Musicians: Meet Our December 2024 Honoree, Joseph Keeney
Joseph Keeney, a middle and high school orchestra teacher at Lee's Summit North High School in Lee's Summit, MO, is the recipient of our December 2024 Honored National Teaching Award. He was nominated for this award by his student Evita Churchill. In this episode, we are also joined by Evita and her mom Jennifer Churchill.
You'll hear about:
- Mr. Keeney's journey to becoming a teacher
- The impact Mr. Keeney's class had on Evita
- Jennifer's heartfelt story of the impact she saw on Evita
- Mr. Keeney's commitment to creating an inclusive space where all students can have fun and feel valued
You'll also hear from our special guest, Wendy Kopp, CEO and Co-founder of Teach For All, as she shares the story of a teacher who had a lasting impact on her life.
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Episode Music Credits:
- Music by DanaMusic: https://pixabay.com/users/danamusic-31920663/
- Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/