Each year, Project 440's Youth Advisory Council recognizes a teacher and their work with the In Tune award. Recipients are awarded for their devotion to students, innovation in teaching, and presence with to students.
For the second annual In Tune award, the Youth Advisory Council selects Aileen Rimando-Jackson!
Aileen Rimando Jackson is in her sixth year teaching for the School District of Philadelphia, and is currently finishing her first year as the Orchestra Director at Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP)! Passionate about youth and music education, she was previously an itinerant music teacher for the district; coach and student advocate for Musicopia String Orchestras; and chamber music coach, teacher, and counselor at the New York State Summer School of the Arts’ School of Orchestral Studies.
She holds a Master of Science degree in Arts Administration from Drexel University, and Bachelor of Music degrees in Violin Performance and Music Education from Temple University. An avid freelance violinist, she also often performs throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. In addition to her musical activities, Aileen loves running around the city with Students Run Philly Style, traveling the world, and laughing with loved ones. She happily resides in Philadelphia with her goofball, sweetheart husband, Kevin.
Aileen said the following in acceptance of the award: “I am honored and deeply touched to receive the In Tune Award by an organization that uses music as a tool to guide our youth in their own lives while also being better ambassadors for the community. I am so blessed and lucky to have a job I very much love -- teaching and sharing music every day with students who constantly energize and inspire ME! I would also be remiss if I didn't mention the immense gratitude I hold in my heart for my own mentors, colleagues, friends, and family, for I would not be where I am today without their guidance, support, and love.”
We are thankful for her hard work and dedication as she continues to teach and guide the students in our community. Join us in congratulating the 2nd In Tune award winner, Aileen Rimando-Jackson!
