Lake County makes history with triple statewide music education wins

Lake County’s superintendent, School Board and a community arts organization have earned statewide recognition for supporting music education.The Florida Music Education Association named Diane Kornegay its Superintendent of the Year, the Lake County School Board its School Board of the Year and Lake Community Arts its Community Arts Partner of the Year.The awards were announced at the board’s Oct. 12 meeting, according to Lake County Schools.Recognition for arts access and supportFMEA Executive Director Scott Evans credited Kornegay with helping ensure arts programs and instruction are available at every Lake County public school.He also praised the School Board for supporting budgets and curriculum that keep arts and music central to student achievement.Lake Community Arts was recognized for expanding access to arts experiences and connecting students with opportunities beyond their schools.First for the statewide awardsAccording to the district, this is the first time in FMEA’s awar