LHS Choir Director Honored As Teacher Of Year

Congratulations to Lakewood High School Choir Director Dr. Lisa Hanson for being named the Ohio Music Education Association Teacher of the Year. Hanson was told of the honor in a surprise announcement at the conclusion of the Winter Choral Concert, December 14.

Hanson, who is in her 15th year at LHS, directs the 9th Grade Choir, Concert Choir, Symphonic Treble Choir, Symphonic Mixed Choir, Chamber Choir and also teaches AP Music Theory. Her choirs consistently earn "Superior" ratings at adjudicated events around the state.

She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music, a Master of Music from Cleveland State and a Bachelor of Music Education from Wittenberg University. In the past, she has served as president of OMEA District 4 and has been elected to OMEA’s Board of Trustees.

"I am humbled by this award and wish to share it with all my Lakewood colleagues, faculty and administration, who have supported me, the wonderful parents I’ve come to know over the years, and my exceptional students, with whom I am privileged to work," Hanson said.

This is Hanson's final year as Choir Director as she plans to retire at the end of the school year. What a fitting way to end a stellar career!