Get to know Jana Curry!
Education and Certification
Cultural Studies Goethe Institut, Rothenburg, Germany
BMusicEd-Choral/General Georgia State University
Master of Education Southern Wesleyan University
National Board Certification Early and Middle Childhood Music
General Music and Choir
Boiling Springs Elementary Music and Choir 2000-present
BSES Honor Choir, director 2000-present
District Two Honor Chorus, director 2005-present
Spartanburg All-County Youth Choir at Wofford, director 2004-2014
Private piano and vocal instructor 1996-2016
Numerous experiences with church children's choirs
Performance Experience
Super Bowl XXXIV Halftime Show backup singer 2000
Numerous recitals, solos and ensemble experiences for over 45 years
Awards and Recognitions
Presidential Letter of Recognition 2021
Boiling Springs Elementary Teacher of the Year 2017-2018
SC American Legion Choral Performance recognition 2016
Papa John's Teacher Appreciation Award 2013
Horace Mann Crystal Apple Award 2013
SC Senator Jim DeMint Letter of Recognition 2012
American Legion Post 200 Appreciation Award 2012
McDonald's McCreative Arts Grant recipient 2012, 2013, 2014
US Air Force 315th Airlift Wing Command Wing Coin Award 2004
Personal
I have been married to Mr. Curry since 2007. We have four children and two grandchildren. I enjoy concerts, festivals, movies, reading and travel as well as spending time with my extended family. I enjoy all kinds of music and am excited for my 23rd year at BSE!