Two TPS Educators Honored By NE KMEA

Posted on 12/15/2025

We are proud to share that two Topeka Public Schools music educators, Mrs. Jennifer Antonetti and Ms. Kiana Jackson, were recently honored by the Northeast Kansas Music Educators Association on December 6.

Mrs. Antonetti, band director at Topeka High School, was selected as the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding High School Band Director Award. Ms. Jackson, an orchestra teacher at Topeka West High School and Landon Middle School, was named the 2025 Outstanding Young Orchestra Teacher Award winner.

Congratulations to Mrs. Antonetti and Ms. Jackson on this well-earned recognition. Their dedication, talent, and passion for music education continue to inspire students and colleagues across Topeka Public Schools.

Two TPS Educators Honored By NE KMEA

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