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Award-Winning Mississippi Educator to Serve as Guest Conductor for Pride Preview

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August 23, 2024

ourmshome.com – University of Southern Mississippi – 2024-08-23 12:22:40

SUMMARY: Louise Smith, a distinguished music educator and band director at Gautier Middle School, attributes her career choice to the influence of legendary USM professor Dr. Tom Fraschillo. Returning to USM as a guest conductor for the Pride Preview, she was honored as Mississippi’s Teacher of the Year in April 2023 and was subsequently awarded the NEA Foundation’s Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence. Over her 22-year career, Smith has contributed significantly to education and earned recognition for her dedication. She credits her time at Southern Miss for shaping her professional journey, aiming to inspire future educators and students through her experiences.

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