Meet the 2026 Recipients!
MUSIC TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Lisa Werner
Band and Choir Director, General Music Teacher
St. Bruno Parish School, Dousman
EMERGING MUSIC EDUCATOR
Krista Witak
Orchestra Teacher
Pilgrim Park Middle School, Elmbrook School District
Certificates of Excellence:
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC INSTRUCTION
Michael Hayden
Orchestra Director
Wauwatosa East High School, Wauwatosa School District
GENERAL MUSIC INSTRUCTION
Shaina O’Sullivan
General Music Teacher
Stormonth Elementary School, Fox Point-Bayside School District
STUDIO MUSIC INSTRUCTION
Lynn Roginske
Piano
Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
YOUTH MUSIC
Steven Ayers
Piano
Join us on March 1 to celebrate these inspiring educators at the Bradley Symphony Center!
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