Amanda Herold, instrumental music teacher at John F. Kennedy High School in Silver Spring, was given the Professional Achievement Award by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME).
This award recognizes her outstanding dedication and commitment to the field of music education during her time as an undergraduate at Gettysburg College. Herold was an active member of NAfME and helped lead music education initiatives across campus. She was statewide president for the Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association and was invited to speak at the NAfME Collegiate Advocacy Summit on the topic of advocacy in collegiate music education chapters in 2021.
Per NAfME, “Amanda is a passionate, thoughtful educator committed to bringing a meaningful music making experience to students. In addition to being the leader of the Collegiate NAfME Chapter for the Sunderman Conservatory of Music, Amanda served as Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educator Associate President. Amanda worked to organize networking and professional development opportunities for students across the commonwealth.”