Hopkins County Schools teacher David Moss has been selected to represent Kentucky in the SBO+ magazine issue featuring 50 Music Teachers Who Make a Difference. The December issue was released this week.

Moss teaches at both West Hopkins School and Hopkins County Central High School. He is band director at WHS and an assistant at HCCHS.

"I am grateful to be recognized by SBO Magazine, but the real difference makers are the students, parents, and colleagues that I get to work with on a daily basis that make my job the best in HCS,” he said. “I wake up every day grateful I am given the opportunity to make a difference in our part of Hopkins County."

This award highlights music educators who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of students and their communities through music.

Moss doesn’t know who nominated him, but said he wants to thank that person. He received this award once before, in 2006. This is the 25th year SBO+ has released this special edition.

West Hopkins Principal Eric Stone said, “This prestigious award comes to no surprise to me as David Moss is an exceptional band instructor who continuously strives for excellence in our school and community. Mr. Moss is not only a role model and mentor but also a positive influence on every life he touches. This comes as no surprise to anyone at ‘The Ridge,’ as Mr. Moss consistently makes a meaningful difference in the lives of everyone at West Hopkins. His unwavering commitment to our students and the community is truly unparalleled. Every student in our school, whether they are part of the band or not, knows that Mr. Moss is always there to support them and help them achieve their goals.”

HCCHS Principal Mike Zimmer also praised Moss. “Mr. Moss is one of the most compassionate and caring educators that I have had the pleasure of getting to work with,” Zimmer said. “This mentality is why he is able to make a difference in the lives of his students.”

See the article on the SBO+ Magazine website.