Sanford High Schoolers Inspire New Middle School Jazz Musicians
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The school's jazz band is now recruiting new members for the upcoming season. Students with band experience are encouraged to sign up on the sheet posted outside Mr. Hyssong's room. The jazz band will be led by Mr. Morese and Mr. Hyssong, offering students an opportunity to explore jazz music in a collaborative setting. The first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 23rd from 2:30-3:45 PM. One of the program's key advantages is its compatibility with sports schedules, allowing student-athletes to participate in both activities. Students interested in joining should add their names to the sign-up sheet to secure their spot for the inaugural meeting.
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Sanford Middle School science teacher Diana Allen was recently honored at the Maine Department of Education Annual Summit in August as a recipient of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Back in January, Allen was one of 336 educators nationwide to receive the award, which is the highest recognition a K-12 mathematics or science teacher can get from the U.S. government.  Related: (Diana Allen Receives Presidential Teaching Award) Allen, who was initially selected as one of three Maine state finalists, completed an intensive application process that required demonstrating deep content knowledge and adaptability to diverse learning environments. Her application included a recorded teaching demonstration at a local brook, where she partnered with Maine Audubon to teach students about macroinvertebrates. The process required detailed analysis of teaching practices, addressing student misconceptions, managing classroom diversity, and demonstrating educational leadership at local, state, and national levels. During the MDOE summit, Diana was presented with her award by Tonya Prentice, joining an elite group of Maine educators who have earned this distinguished recognition. Her selection reflects not only her classroom excellence but also her commitment to fostering scientific thinking and discovery among her middle school students.