TRUE TO HIS SCHOOL DR. CRAIG MCCAFFREY AWARDED IMEA OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATOR HONORS
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Dr. Craig McCaffrey, principal at Noblesville High School, has been named the Indiana Music Education Association’s Outstanding Administrator of the Year. The annual award recognizes an individual in a leadership position who has supported the advancement of music education. McCaffrey was nominated by Eric Thornbury, chairman of the school’s music department. McCaffrey accepted the award during a virtual ceremony. The honor reflects a commitment of both staff and
administration to offering a diverse music curriculum. Participation in music courses has doubled in recent years, and currently more students are involved in some form of music than athletics. In addition, the Noblesville Schools district has been named as one of the Best Communities for Music Education for the fifth year in a row by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. The distinction celebrates school districts and their communities for promoting full access to music courses for all students, as an important facet of overall education. The lengthy and detailed
application was completed and submitted by McCaffrey. “The development of the music program wouldn’t have happened without the support of the administration,” Thornbury says. “There is synergy happening here of mutual support. The growth has outpaced even our large population growth. The teachers say, ‘What about this idea?’ and the administration says, ‘Yes, we will support that,’ and then they go beyond.” The list of music courses offered at Noblesville High School is extensive. Some include Advanced Placement status, and
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