In It to Win It 2025

Andrew Geocaris is the Professional Learning Coordinator for Fine Arts in Cobb County School District.  He works with three Fine Arts Supervisors to support all K-12 Fine Arts teachers in the district.  Prior to this role, Mr. Geocaris has taught music in a variety of settings and levels.  He has instructed low brass players at the middle and high school levels via lessons, sectionals, and workshops.  From 2012-2023 Mr. Geocaris served as music teacher and choir director at Rocky Mount Elementary School in Cobb County.  From 2009-2012 he was the Director of Orchestras at Tri-Cities High School in Fulton County.  Mr. Geocaris plays euphonium for the Cobb Wind Symphony.  He is also the Lesson Coordinator and Artist Liaison for the International Euphonium and Tuba Festival. Mr. Geocaris has received several recognitions including: Marquis Who's Who Top Educators for Music Education in 2022; First place in the 2021 Lowell Mason House National Competition for Virtual Music Lesson Plans, Elementary Division; Rocky Mount Elementary School 2017 Teacher of the Year; and the Troxell Communications 2012 Classroom Technology Grant. Mr. Geocaris holds a Bachelor of Arts in music education from Carthage College in Wisconsin where he received honors in instrumental conducting.  He received his Masters of Music in Euphonium Performance from Georgia State University where he studied with euphonium soloist Adam Frey. Mr. Geocaris loves spending time with his wife and children, enjoys fitness, and is a life-long Star Trek fan!