BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Congratulations are in order for a local music teacher chosen to perform in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Daniel Hernandez is a teacher at Cato Middle School in East Bakersfield, and will be part of the “Saluting America’s Band Directors” group — a marching band of music teachers from across the country.
The announcement comes after Hernandez was awarded an Excellence in Education award from the Bakersfield City School District. School officials released a statement, thanking Hernandez for continuing to inspire his students with these incredible accomplishments.
We wish heartfelt congratulations to Cato Middle School music teacher Daniel Hernandez, who has been chosen to perform in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! He will be part of the “Saluting America’s Band Directors” group, a marching band of music teachers from across the country. The announcement comes on the heels of Hernandez being awarded a BCSD Excellence in Education award for collaboration at our most recent board meeting. We are so proud to have him inspiring our students with these accomplishments!
Bakersfield City School District
You can watch Hernandez and the entirety of the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year on KGET. The parade will be broadcasted at 9 a.m. on Nov. 23.
