Eighth-grader Megan Goertz nominated Medical Lake sixth-12th grade band director Craig Johnson (right) for the KHQ/EWU Teacher of the Month.
During the Oct. 10 Fund Run assembly, Medical Lake sixth-12th grade band director Craig Johnson got a surprise when he received the KHQ/Eastern Washington University Teacher of the Month award.
Johnson has been teaching for 18 years. He started in the Medical Lake School District 14 years ago as the fifth-eighth grade band director. He has held his current position for four years.
Johnson's love of music and teaching began when he was younger. His junior high instructor inspired him to play the saxophone and clarinet.
"I practiced for 2-3 hours every night," Johnson said. "I knew I wanted to b...
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