MSC SE Outstanding Educator

Band instrument repair instructor John Huth is Minnesota State College Southeast’s 2026 Outstanding Educator of the Year.

He was among the college and university educators recognized by Chancellor Scott Olson and the Minnesota State Board of Trustees at a statewide awards ceremony held April 22 in St. Paul. 

Huth has taught instrument repair on Southeast’s Red Wing campus for 38 years.  

Huth arrived on campus in 1987 as an instructor of band instrument repair. Since 2003, he has served as the Coordinator of College Accreditation/Accreditation Liaison Officer for Southeast. 

Huth has also been chosen by his peers at the college to serve as this year’s Commencement Marshal.

He will carry the ceremonial mace as he leads the academic procession at Southeast’s Commencement Ceremony, which will take place May 15 at Winona State University. 

Photo: Minnesota State College President Dr. Marsha Danielson poses with Band Instrument Repair instructor John Huth.