Barker Takes A Bravo
Janet Barker (above right, with daughter Jenny, left), a teacher at Parras Middle School in Redondo Beach, on Wednesday night was named a 2008 Bravo Award winner by the Music Center of Los Angeles County.
Established in 1983, The award recognizes teachers and schools for creativity, innovation and excellence in arts education. Barker was a co-winner, alongside Safini Convey of Mount Washington Elementary School, in the general classroom teacher category; one arts specialist teacher and one school are also so honored.
Announced in a special evening ceremony at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, the awards were presented by noted film director Garry Marshall. Winning teachers each receive $4,000; the winning school receives $10,000.
Find more background on the BRAVO on the Music Center's website.