Uinta County School District #1 honors Amanda Linford for statewide music‑education nomination
Summary
The board recognized Amanda Linford, a 38‑year music teacher at North/Evanston Elementary, and read a nomination recommending her for the Wyoming Music Educators Association Teacher of the Year award. Linford reflected on her career and thanked the board.
The Uinta County School District #1 Board of Trustees on Dec. 9 formally recognized Amanda Linford, a longtime music teacher at North (Evanston) Elementary, and a presenter read a nomination letter endorsing her for the Wyoming Music Educators Association Teacher of the Year.
A presenter on behalf of the school described Linford's 38 years in elementary music education, her mentorship of student teachers and beginning teachers, and her role in producing the district's Veterans Day and other musical performances. The presentation said Linford reaches roughly 300 students annually and has coached multiple generations of local students.
Linford spoke briefly, thanking the board and recounting her start in the district. "I have loved my time here," she said, adding that she appreciates the district's support for music and arts education. Trustees and attendees offered applause and congratulations.
The recognition was placed in the meeting's "recognitions" portion of the agenda; the nomination will proceed with the Wyoming Music Educators Association as appropriate.
