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Articles Tagged As Annandale High School

Fighting Absenteeism with the Arts

By focusing on the relationship-based approach common in the performing arts, a Virginia high school has become a top overperforming school in the district.

An Orchestra for Students with Disabilities

A Virginia educator creatively tailors and individualizes music education for students with significant and severe disabilities.

Balancing Motherhood and Teaching

Two Virginia orchestra directors joined forces to help all caregiver music directors on extended leave.

Annie Ray

Back to 40 Under 40 Annie Ray Orchestra Director and Performing Arts Department ChairAnnandale High School,Annandale,Virginia Orchestra Director and Performing Arts Department Chair Annie Ray launched the Crescendo Orchestra for students with significant and severe disabilities at Annandale High School in Virginia. The seeds of the orchestra started in 2017, when twin brothers with significant […]