2024 UTeach Fine Arts Outstanding Educator Award

Meet Ana Maria Solis, our 2024 UTFA Outstanding Educator Award honoree. She is the current Orchestra Director at Austin High School in Austin, Texas. Throughout her 26 years of service, she has also directed at O. Henry Middle School, Lamar Middle School, and McCallum High School. Ana believes all her students can foster their ability through hard work and team collaboration. Her philosophy is that each member is vital to the continued success and support of the orchestra program. Ana’s objective as a teacher is to allow students to express themselves through music.

Originally from Mexico City, Mrs. Solís has performed internationally with several orchestras in Asia, Latin America, and the United States. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in violin performance from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Master’s Degree in Music Education from the University of Texas at Austin. UTeach Fine Arts extends our gratitude and congratulations to Ana on being the 2024 Outstanding Educator honoree.