Erin Grocki

Gina Mudge

Behind almost every MassArt student there is probably an amazing, inspiring  high school art teacher, maybe even one who changed their lives.  Many would not be at MassArt today without the encouragement and advice of their teacher.

Gina Mudge, sophomore Art Education major, had a chance this year to nominate her high school art teacher, Erin Grocki, for the annual Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Award.  The Sondheim Awards “celebrate the teaching profession, the important role of teachers in society, …. [and] the power one teacher has to inspire others and transform lives.”

Of hundreds of nominees from around the country, six teachers were chosen, and Gina’s nomination won the award for her teacher at Bishop Fenwick High School in Peabody, Erin Grocki. Along with the honor, Mrs. Grocki, who now teaches at Masconomet Regional High School in Topsfield, will receive $10,000.
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