Distinguished Arts Program News Today

Two Dorchester School District Two arts educators received recognition from the South Carolina Arts Education Association (SCAEA) for excellence in arts education and advocacy.

Six schools in Dorchester School District Two received $108,000 in state grants to support the district’s award-winning arts education program.

Aynor Middle School Teacher of the Year April Troglauer wants upcoming middle schoolers to know that they do not have to play an instrument to join a music class. “I have seen them start with zero background and just be able to really excel,” said Troglauer, director of AMS orchestra and general music teacher, who teaches grades six through eight. She was due for her usual formal evaluation for recertification when she was called by administration to complete it. She was unaware she w...