David Billingsley III, music director at DeLaSalle High School, has been named a 2026 GRAMMY Music Educator Award quarterfinalist. He’s one of just 200 educators honored nationwide for inspiring students through music and equity-driven education.
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‘Blacklight on Sports’ featuring Tracy Byrd MN Teacher of the Year
In this week’s episode of Blacklight on Sports, we sit down with Tracy Byrd, an inspiring educator and track and field coach at Minneapolis Washburn High School. Recently named the 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, Byrd shares his unique journey—from leaving a career in finance to pursuing his true passion for teaching and coaching. […]