Andrew Landowski, the band teacher and music coordinator at Black Hills High School in the Tumwater School District, has been named Regional Teacher of the Year by the Capital Region Educational Service District (ESD) 113.
Landowski will now be one of nine candidates chosen by their respective ESDs who will be considered for Washington State Teacher of the Year. The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction will select and announce the state winner in the fall.
The selection committee chose Landowski for the award because his dedication to students and the arts stands out, according to the ESD news release.
Among his winning attributes, Landowski has had nearly 20% of his students selected for All-State ensembles this year, according to a news release from the ESD. He has had students compete in state solo and ensemble events every year of his teaching career. And he has served in multiple roles and on committees that foster and support music education and development at district and statewide levels.
"Mr. Landowski is not only an outstanding educator but also a compassionate mentor, a collaborative team player, and an inspirational leader," Black Hills principal Dave Meyers said in a statement. "His unwavering commitment to student success and his tireless efforts to create a positive and inclusive learning environment make him an exceptional candidate for the Washington Teacher of the Year award."
Student Catherine Meierbachtol said in a statement that Landowski works hard to help students thrive as a group of peers. "We learn skills from each other, and when we get older, we teach the younger kids what we were taught.
"Mr. Landowski creates incredible leaders, especially in our drum majors, but mostly, he creates an incredible team. He gives us reasons to want to do well. I'm really thankful that, before I get too old, I get to learn how to be on a team that truly takes care of each other."
The Capital Region Educational Service District 113 includes school district in Thurston, Mason, Grays Harbor, Lewis and Pacific counties.
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