You Are Special: Christine Dupuis

Christine Dupuis was one of 23 Framingham School employees honored at the 23rd Annual Salute to Framingham.

The annual Salute program recognizes Framingham teachers and staff who go the extra mile to make each day “special” in our public schools. These teachers and staff are given a “You Are Special” designation and are publicly recognized as part of the Salute to Framingham.

Editor’s note: Framingham Patch is publishing all 23 honorees profiles between now and the end of the school year, so the community can recognize the employee. Below is the profile of Dupuis as it was read to the sold-out crowd of more than 500 people on Thursday, March 26.

Click here to view all the profiles published on Framingham Patch in 2015.

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Christine Dupuis is the instrumental teacher every parent hopes her child will have as a teacher.

Christine’s passion for music and for her students is unmatched. Hundreds of students have been turned on to music under her guidance. Christine has worked tirelessly over the past several years with the elementary schools to increase student interest in the band program. Christine doesn’t just teach the students to play the flute or trumpet, she teaches them to find the joy in playing and she teaches them how to be an important part of an ensemble. Students love working together for her because she so clearly loves her students and her music.

Christine has formed wonderful community connections- her jazz band plays at many events in the community during the school year. Christine is also involved in the theater production High School Musical this school year, spending many evening and weekend hours to prepare the students for the performances.

All you need to do is to attend one concert and watch Chris clapping, dancing and singing with the audience to be convinced that Christine Dupuis is indeed Special and Framingham is lucky to have her.

Christine Dupuis - You Are Special!