Thank you for this testimony Dr. McKay. Having worked with you and your students through the very beginnings of our Guitar Horizons program at Jennings Middle School in 2013, I so appreciate your artistic leadership as both the outstanding teacher you are, as well as spokesperson for the important role of music education for ALL students! As the Founder of Gateway Music Outreach, 2017 Teacher of the Year Honoree for Jennings School District, and 2021 Arts Educator of the Year by the A&E Council-St. Louis, your immense contributions to community are becoming recognized. You are the real deal my friend! Thank you for all you do!