Wendee Wolf-Schlarf, a music teacher for the Traverse City Area Public Schools, is the Music Educator of the Year. A unanimous selection by the Michigan Music Education Association, Wolf-Schlarf teaches choral ensembles at TC Central, elementary music at Eastern and also services as K-12 music department coordinator. She will be honored at an awards presentation in Grand Rapids on January 18.
A remarkable woman, Wendee Wolf-Schlarf has made a difference in the lives of so many students and families through her musicianship, leadership, teaching and compassion. Her talent as a performer regularly impresses hundreds of listeners at TC Central United Methodist Church, and her amazing skills as an educator, leader and mentor impact our district on a daily basis. Thank you, Wendee, for your incredible impact on participants of the TCAPS music program. Thank you, Ticker, for recognizing Wendee's prestigious award.