The votes are in, and the winner of the Music Teachers Who Inspire Contest has been announced! A big congratulations to Mark Todd of Holyoke High School! The Holyoke community expressed how much this music teacher inspires them, and it was great to read stories of praise under his nomination photo.

As part of the grand prize, Music Drives Us will be awarding him with a $1,000 grant to support his dedication to music education. The Boch Center is also providing him with 30 tickets to the Sound of Music to celebrate with his class, as well as a night at W BOSTON and a massage at Bliss Spa Boston. 

Thank you, Mark, for your dedication to music education! Congratulations for inspiring so many people in your community! We are happy to support such a deserving teacher.