Background
Tucker, Kelly H. was born on November 16, 1960 in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of Lindsey Buchanan and Sandra Elizabeth Hennessee.
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Kelly H. Tucker
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Kelly H. Tucker, music educator. Achievements include Teacher of the Year - St. Andrews 1994. Named Teacher of Year, St. Andrews Middle School, 1994-1995, Busbee Creative Arts Academy, 2007-2008; recipient Citation of Excellence, National Band Association, 1993, Scroll of Excellence, Women Band Directors International, 1993, Outstanding Young Woman of America, 1986 and 1990.
Education
BME in music education, Lander University, Greenwood, South Carolina, 1984. Master of Arts in gifted education, Converse College, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 1995. Master of Science in Educational Administration, Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2000.
Career
Assistant band director Greenwood High School, South Carolina, 1984—1987. Band director Ware Shoals Junior and Senior High School, 1987—1988, St. Andrews Middle, Columbia, 1988—1989, since 2008, Crayton Middle School, Columbia, 1998—2004, Busbee Creative Arts Academy, Cayce, 2004—2008. Lead teacher Richland District One, Columbia, 1995—2004.
With National Boards Assessor, 2009—2010.
Achievements
Membership
Member of International Association Jazz Educators, S. Band Directors Association (associate), Music Educators National Conference (associate), Women Band Directors International (associate), National Band Association (associate), Phi Beta Mu (secretary, treasurer), Tau Beta Sigma (life. District and national delegate).
Connections
Married Larry Richard Tucker, December 16, 1990. Children: Coleson Buchanan Tucker, Troi Lyndsey Tucker.
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Born
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Nationality
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Religion
Presbyterian
Education
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1984
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1995
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Career
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1984 - 1987
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1987 - 1988
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1988 - 1989
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1995 - 2004
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1998 - 2004
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2004 - 2008
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2008
Awards
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Named Teacher of Year, St. Andrews Middle School, 1994-1995, Busbee Creative Arts Academy, 2007-2008. Recipient Citation of Excellence, National Band Association, 1993, Scroll of Excellence, Women Band Directors International, 1993, Outstanding Young Woman of America, 1986 and 1990.Named Teacher of Year, St. Andrews Middle School, 1994-1995, Busbee Creative Arts Academy, 2007-2008. Recipient Citation of Excellence, National Band Association, 1993, Scroll of Excellence, Women Band Directors International, 1993, Outstanding Young Woman of America, 1986 and 1990.