Santerre leaving Nashua after 14 years

NASHUA, NH — Sitting in her office at Nashua High School South, music director Sophia Santerre couldn’t hide a wide smile as one of her close friends and colleagues gushed about her career.

“I’ve never worked with a music teacher as energetic, qualified, full of life, dedicated to the kids, and has such a high standard for her program in my 23 years of teaching,” said Tony Cournounis, who, as band director at South, works closely with Santerre.

“Whoever comes in to fill her shoes has a huge job ahead of them,” he said.