McLellan Family Clinical Teacher Award

The McLellan Family Clinical Teacher Award was started in 2024 as a way to help support the band clinical teachers from Tarleton State University. As an alumni and clinical teacher supervisor for Tarleton State University, I wanted to give back to the future of the profession that has been so rewarding for me.

Each semester, students are invited to participate in the application process which includes a resume, essay, and observation of their current teaching skills. Through a faculty committee, one clinical teacher receives a $500.00 award to help with expenses during the semester as well as a personal plaque, and their name placed on a permanent plaque in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center on the campus of Tarleton State University.

The spring and fall 2024 recipients were awarded their plaques during an on-field ceremony on Saturday November 16, and future recipients will be awarded during future football games.

Recipients

Spring 2024 - Jersey Kronk

Fall 2024 - Hunter Steele

Spring 2025 - Nicholas Jeter