Degrees & Awards

M.A. Teaching - Music K-12 Coastal Carolina University

B.A. Music - Vocal Performance ~ Coastal Carolina University

2014-2015 Teacher of the Year ~ Canton Middle School

2014-2015 Middle School Teacher of the Year ~ Haywood County Schools

2021-2022 Teacher of the Year ~  Brevard Middle School

Contact Information

Email:  jmarkey@tcsnc.org

Phone:  (828) 884-2891

Educator Bio

Experience:  Middle School Chorus Teacher since 2003

Teaching Philosophy:  I believe ALL people can sing,regardless of what they believe or what they might have been told.  I am who I am today because of amazing choral experiences, and I want to turn those life blessings into awesome musical experiences for my students.

Voice Part:  Tenor

Birthday:  May 3

Places Lived:  New York City, Myrtle Beach, Lake Junaluska, Canton, Laurel Park

Hobbies/Interests:  Travel, Music, Netflix, Church, New Technology

Favorite Food:  Italian 

Favorite Holiday:  Christmas

Favorite Season:  Fall

Favorite Color:  Orange

Favorite Book:  The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery.  “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly.  What is essential is invisible to the eye.”