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EDUCATOR.
ENCOURAGER.
ENTERTAINING.
Those are just a few ways that some would describe Mickey Smith Jr. As the 2020 recipient of the Grammy Music Educator Award, Mickey has inspired both children and teachers throughout the world with his motivational mixture of music and message. As an “Educa-tainer” Mickey blends the roles of educator and entertainer to create an encouraging, dynamic, and educational experience that engages, educates and elevates everyone to excellence. Teaching is Mickey’s heart and helping others rediscover their passion is his passion. No matter what the classroom challenge may be, Mickey provides encouragement as well as transformative tools so that educators everywhere can KEEP ON GOING and create a SOUND ONE HUNDRED-EIGHTY days of school.