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Mrs. Andrea Szarowicz

Mrs. Andrea Szarowicz has been the director of the Steinbrenner High School Orchestra since Fall of 2019. Her previous places of employment were; Gaither High School (2008 – 2019), Monroe Middle School from 2004 – 2008, and 10 elementary schools as a floating Strings Specialist before that. Her undergraduate degree is from the University of South Florida (2003), with a Bachelor in Music (violin) and Gerontology; She currently holds a Master’s in Business from the University of Arizona (2006) and a Masters in Music Education from Florida State University (2012). Teaching is so much more than a job; it is her passion. Mrs. Szarowicz’s goal is to make your child not only have a wonderful musical experience at Steinbrenner High School, but a lifetime of wonderful memories with amazing people.

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PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Mrs. Szarowicz has been on the Florida Orchestra Association (FOA) executive board since 2008 and is the current President Elect of the Florida Orchestra Association. She is the previous 11-12 Symphonic All State Coordinator.

In her spare time , she is an active adjudicator for both FOA and FBA.

  • 2008 & 2016 SDHC Elementary Fine Arts Festival Orchestra Conductor

  • 2010 FMEA MiniConcert Orchestra

  • 2014 Co-Presenter at the FOA Fall Conference

  • 2015 All County Middle School Orchestra Conductor for Pinellas County

  • 2015 All County Middle School Orchestra Conductor for Collier County

  • 2023 AICE certified in Music

  • 2025 FMEA Demonstration Orchestra

  • 2025 All County Middle School Orchestra Conductor for Collier County

  • 2025 All County Middle School Orchestra Conductor for Pasco County

  • HCPS Curriculum Maps Team Orchestra

  • HCPS Exam Writer

  • Article writer for the American String Teacher Association

  • Wrote an article in the Teaching for the Standard Performance, Volume IV

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PERSONAL

Mrs. Szarowicz is married and has a son that attends Martinez Middle School. Her house is filled with two cockatoos and two cats. Never be afraid to ask questions, or just introduce yourself. Contact her at: Andrea.Szarowicz@hcps.net

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