November 6, 2026
WCMS Teacher of the Year, Susan Spain

Collierville Schools
Teacher of the Year Biography
Name: Susan Spain
Current Subject and/or Grade Level: 6-8 Band
Current School: West Collierville Middle School
Years at Current School: 13 (including SFMS)
Total Years of Teaching Experience: 27
Colleges and universities attended, academic majors, and degrees earned:
Mississippi State University, Bachelor of Music Education (1999)
University of Memphis, MS in Instructional Design and Technology (2006)
The American Band College at Sam Houston State University, Master in Wind Band Conducting (2011)
Hobbies and interests outside of school:
I enjoy reading, maintaining my classic Mustang, and spoiling my dog, Bella.