He was nominated for Deliberate Practice!
His student Jessi Alston said about him: "Whenever we go to represent our school as the marching band, he seamlessly makes sure that we're all not stressed and pumped up ready to roll. He's the forefront and the catalyst for such a strong, band community, and he ensures that our musical experience is the best one this side of Bartow. Band is a different teaching experience--he's never repetitive, he's always making sure we're getting better, and generally makes band a lot more fun than some make it out to be. Being a part of this family under him becomes an honor and one of the best parts of the day, simply due to his selfless character, charisma, and knowledge that he expounds upon his students every day"