Many of you will know that Mandy Miller retired from Lochgelly High School at the end of the school year. She was Principal Teacher of Music there, and had been at the school for 37 years.
Her retirement has been marked in several ways, which demonstrate the esteem in which she has been held over the years:
Read more about the tributes to Mandy here
However on 14th August a motion was placed before the Scottish Parliament to mark Mandy’s retirement by Annabelle Ewing, MSP for Cowdenbeath –
That the Parliament congratulates Mandy Miller on her retirement from teaching after an incredible 37 years at Lochgelly High School (LHS), latterly as principal teacher of Music; recognises that Mandy has been described as the “heart and soul” of LHS since first arriving in 1987; understands that Mandy is also the depute principal assessor for Higher Music for the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA); further understands that Mandy received the Paul Harris Fellowship from the International Rotary Foundation, in recognition of her positive contribution to music making within the community; notes that Mandy has also taught choral conducting across the world, serving as a testament to her commitment to both music and education; recognises what it sees as the impact that Mandy has had on pupils, teachers and parents across her time at LHS; commends Mandy for her dedication to learning and teaching, and wishes her all the very best in her retirement.
This is a worthy recognition of Mandy’s work over the years. We are lucky that she continues to work with Dunfermline Junior Chorus, which she founded 20 years ago.
