06/01/2026
We're of John and the amazing work he does in the Music department.
“You can dream about breaking a glass ceiling all day long, but it's a lot easier to know that somebody's already on the other side of it,” says John Clayton, Music Department Assistant.
In 2017, John experienced a major life change when he began losing his vision due to severe glaucoma.
Despite becoming legally blind, his contagious optimism has kept him moving forward and building a life centered around what he loves most: music and film. Through it all, he continues to inspire students to pursue their dreams and embrace the opportunities education can provide. Read more about John: https://bit.ly/43uyl0b