Ellisville’s Own Dr. Theresa Sanchez Honored as MTNA FOUNDATION Fellow

Dr. Theresa Sanchez, a faculty member at Jones College in Ellisville, has been named an MTNA FOUNDATION Fellow by the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). This honor was presented at the 2024 MTNA National Conference. The MTNA FOUNDATION Fellow program recognizes significant contributions to music teaching. Fellows are nominated when peers donate $1,500 to the MTNA FOUNDATION FUND in their name.

Dr. Sanchez, from Hattiesburg, has taught music and piano at Jones College since 1995. She has nearly three decades of experience and has earned multiple awards for her teaching. Her nomination came from her peers in the Mississippi branch of MTNA, acknowledging her contributions to music education. Dr. Sanchez thanked her colleagues for this recognition, calling it a validation of her career choices and a rewarding experience.

In her career, Dr. Sanchez has held key roles and has been active in various music organizations. She is a former president of the Mississippi Music Teachers Association and the Hattiesburg Music Teachers League. She has also been an official accompanist for the MTNA Southern Division competitions for over 30 years.

Dr. Sanchez received her Bachelor of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from The University of Southern Mississippi, and her Master of Music degree from Louisiana State University. She is also known for her performances as a soloist and chamber musician, often playing with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra.

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