Howard Jack Outstanding Educator Award, is being recognized as a public educator who has displayed the ability to inspire children from all backgrounds and abilities. Sandrock, who teaches chorus, guitar, the Celtic harp, and music, is remarkably modest and reluctant to talk about herself. She is, however, generous in giving credit to her mentors, administrators, and fellow staff members. But her main focus is her students and their accomplishments. Melanie Sandrock, center, and members of the Ringgold Harp Ensemble