Stephanie McArthur was nominated by a family member who wishes to remain anonymous.
Ms. McArthur strives each and every day to share her love of music with her students and teach them the art of making music. She is dedicated to ensuring the success of every child that comes through her band hall. She has provided a place where students feel welcomed and comfortable enough to find out who they are in a safe environment.
Ms. McArthur has worked at Singing River Academy for five years. The programs she has started in Gautier helped secure superior ratings for the middle school and high school band programs at state and regional evaluations.
She is a member Phi Beta Mu, a prestigious band director national fraternity. She has also served as president of the Mississippi Women's Band Director Association, and serves as a mentor to young women band directors across her state.
Ms. McArthur sets the foundation for the growth of the overall band program in Gautier, and her efforts do not go unnoticed. She was recently nominated and selected as Teacher of the Year for Singing River Academy.
Spend five minutes in her classroom and it’s quite evident that Stephanie McArthur has a “heart for children” of all ages. Whether seniors or sixth graders, she is consistently motivated by what’s best for her students. Watching her interactions with students, you witness a teacher with the unique ability to build connects, foster open, honest communication & demonstrate care all while having high expectations for student performance & maintaining her professional demeanor. These traits, when combined with her exceptional knowledge & skill within her subject area, adds up to a fabulously caring, competent educator who is most certainly a life changer in the field of music education.
Stephanie Richards McArthur Is well deserving of this honor. She was the band director at Nettleton High School where I also taught, and she exhibited such compassion, such a caring attitude, and love for every student in the band. She was well-liked and appreciated by the administration, the NHS staff, parents and students. While serving as band director at NHS, she rented my little house next door, and slways paid her rent on time, and left my house in perfect condition. I can not recommend her highly enough for this honor/award.
Ms. McArthur is an excellent band director, coworker and mentor to students. She builds relationships with each student to help them be their best. She always goes the extra mile to make sure students have what they need to be successful, even if it means dedicating more of her personal time and resources. I am blessed to know and work with her. Congratulations Stephanie.
Thank you for being the best band teacher ever and helping me improve on my instrument.
I am not in band, but I love you. My cousin Aleena was in your class loved you also. You always greet me with a smile in the morning. You are caring and a sweet loving person. I ak so glad that you work at my school!@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!
Ms. Mcauthor you are one of the best teachers I have ever had thanks for all you've done.
I love Miss McArthur she is the best band teacher ever to walk this earth
Ms. McArthur is truly a wizard! At the beginning of the year, students begin learning to play instruments. I often catch myself wondering who let a cat loose in the building. However, by band night in October, students are able to play a song! Then by Christmas time, students perform a full concert. Children are driven to musical excellence in band at SRA. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful band teacher for our students in Gautier.
I used to be in your class i realized how much you were good of a teacher, and you deserve this
Mrs. McArthur is a phenomenal band teacher. She is dedicated to making her students better people. Changing lifes in order to be successful muscians. She is remarkable and admired.
A true life changer!!! You give students the opportunity to learn a musical instrument. It makes them smarter, better humans and opens many, many opportunities that they would not have otherwise. Thanks for being great!
Stephanie is an extraordinary educator. She pours herself into the lives of her students...past, present and future. She is an encourager to her students and their parents. She is most deserving of this nomination.
Stephanie has always had a love for music. She has impacted many young musicians lives. She works hard and is a very dedicated teacher and strives to give her students the best opportunity to excel with their musical talents. I am one proud mother and I’ve watched her work with her students and know the time she gives to each one of them is time she has proudly given. She is very deserving of this nomination.
