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Who is Lindbergh's Teacher of the Year?

Middle schools' band director earns top honor for the district.

Brian Wyss, and middle schools’ band director, is the district’s Teacher of the Year.

Wyss and Debbie Hanak, support staff in the production center at Lindbergh High School, were honored by the Lindbergh Board of Education during its meeting on Tuesday at the Early Childhood Education Center.

Board President Vic Lenz praised Wyss for his accomplishments with the Sperreng Jazz Ensemble and the eighth grade band.

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“We all know the great work you’ve done and will continue to do,” Lenz said. “You represent us very well.”

Wyss led the Sperreng Jazz Ensemble to the Missouri Music Educator’s Convention and when it was selected to perform at the Jazz Education Network International Convention. Under his leadership, the eighth grade band received first place at the Worlds of Fun Festival of Music.

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Wyss has taught jazz band, jazz ensemble, Lindbergh High School Marching Band, brass choir and summer at the district. He received the prestigious Lindbergh Leader Award in 2004 and has served on multiple committees for the district.

Hanak has worked within the district since 1986 as an instructional aid at the high school, then as a building assistant before her current role in the production center.

She volunteers as a playground  monitor and room mother, along with numerous hours as a church volunteer.

“Debbie goes above and beyond in everything she both professionally and personally, and always has a smile on her face,” the resolution approved by the board honoring her states.

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