Rev. Marc Monroe

Minister of Worship and Music

Marc Monroe is in his 20th year in education and 11th year at Butler Traditional High School. He is now a school counselor and the Minister of Music at Hurstbourne Christian Church. Before this appointment, he was the Director of Bands and Performing Arts Chair and served as the JCPS Band Teacher Leader.  Mr. Monroe holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education, a Master of Music in Music Education from Campbellsville University, a Master of Arts in Education from Bellarmine University, a Master of School Counseling from Spalding University, and a Gifted and Talented Endorsement from Western Kentucky University. He is a doctoral candidate in the Doctor of Education in Leadership program at Spalding University.  He was named High School Music Teacher of the year for the 4th District in 2013, the Citation of Service Award from District 12 in 2020, High School Music Teacher of the year for the 12th District in 2022,  was named a Quarterfinalist Grammy Music Educator for 2021 and serves as an adjudicator and clinician around the state.  He has directed and conducted numerous productions for Nelson County High School, Butler Traditional High School, and Bardstown Community Theatre. He also performed in the Hardin County Performing Art Center, Faithworks Studios, and The Stephen Foster Story productions. He is a Phi Beta Mu Psi Chapter member and chairs the Hall of Fame and Concert Band Festival Committees.  He serves as a guest conductor, adjudicator, and “the voice of  KMEA”  for the State Marching Band Championships.