Meet Dr. Stanton Usher
Dr. Stanton Usher is a distinguished choral director with Fulton County Schools. His diverse career includes roles as an Arts Integration Specialist in Tucson, AZ, and as a music educator in Henry County Schools, where he taught chorus and Advanced Placement Music Theory.
Dr. Usher's professional accolades are extensive. He has been honored as "Teacher of the Year" and "Outstanding Choral Director of the Year." Under his leadership, his students have achieved exceptional success in regional competitions, state literary championships, and music festivals, consistently earning top awards and recognition. A visionary in arts education, Dr. Usher is committed to fostering critical and creative thinking, artistic expression, and community engagement through innovative arts programming. He passionately believes in the transformative power of music to create lasting memories and impart life lessons, ensuring his students experience both personal and artistic growth.
Dr. Usher's academic credentials are equally impressive. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Paine College, a Master of Music Education from Georgia State University, a Doctor of Music in Sacred Music from Covington Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from the University of Arizona. Beyond his teaching and directing roles, Dr. Usher actively contributes to the Georgia American Choral Directors Association (GA ACDA), where he holds a leadership position. His dedication to advancing arts education and choral music continues to inspire and influence the community, solidifying his reputation as a revered and influential figure in the field.
