News: 2009 Archive

The Michigan Lottery honors Dr. Robert Crisp for Outstanding Education

The Michigan Lottery honored 18-year board member of Community Transitional Centers, Dr. Robert Crisp this month as a part of their celebrations in recognition of Black History Month.

Crisp began his career in education over 30 years ago as a band director at Burroughs Junior High School in Detroit, Mich. He currently is the Director of Music Education for Detroit schools.

Crisp devotes much of his time outside of school continually increasing the educational opportunities for his community. Recently, in collaboration with the music department at Wayne State University, Crisp developed a program that lets students conduct a band and critique the sound using computer generated mock musicians.

Programs such as the one Crisp developed, allow students to prepare themselves for future musical undertakings. It is his dedication to constantly educate and prepare his students that makes Crisp an outstanding educator.