Fayette Music Teachers Shine | Lexington News

Fayette County Public Schools is on fire—five music educators just earned top honors from the Kentucky Music Educators Association, celebrating their unwavering dedication to music education across all grade levels. Crystal Peters (Veterans Park) took Elementary Teacher of the Year, Laura Summers (Edythe J. Hayes) won Middle School Teacher of the Year, and Michael Payne (Bryan Station High) claimed High School Teacher of the Year. Principal Julie Strange (Wellington Elementary) was named Administrator of the Year, while Kristi Broady (Southern Middle School) received a Citation for Service for her outstanding contributions. These accolades highlight the statewide impact of District 7 KMEA, which spans eight counties including Fayette, Jessamine, and Woodford, proving how vital these educators are in shaping the next generation of musicians and music lovers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/34f7acbac9eb567b