Since 1986, the Lake Shore High School Choirs have been under the direction of Ms. Cynthia Ohrt. Ms. Ohrt has been a music educator in the Lake Shore Public Schools since 1973. She has taught at the elementary, middle school, and high school level, all in the field of music education. The St. Clair Shores Community Chorus is also under her musical leadership. Ms. Ohrt has been fortunate to have directed numerous choral groups and show choirs in national and international competitions to outstanding achievements and awards. Her Music Education Bachelor of Arts degree was earned at Michigan State University. Oakland University and Eastern Michigan University have been her source of administrative courses. The University of Phoenix courses of study led Ms. Ohrt to a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction. In her career, she has directed an incredible number of students and adults toward successful holiday and spring programs that display skills, class, glitz, and refined musical vocal selections. Responsibility, dedication and commitment are among her musical goals for her students.
Ms. Ohrt has also been nominated to ?Who?s Who in American Education? numerous times, Teacher of the Year twice in Lake Shore Public Schools, and received a number of Shorian Salutes.