The Council of Past National Presidents supports NAfME and the profession of music education so that all students may receive a balanced, comprehensive and sequential education in music, which will prepare them for lifelong and informed experiences with music.
Chair 2022-2024:
Kathleen D. Sanz
Council Members and President’s Term Served:
Paul R. Lehman (1984-1986)
Karl J. Glenn (1990-1992)
Carolynn A. Lindeman (1996-1998)
Mel Clayton (2000-2002)
Willie L. Hill, Jr. (2002-2004)
David E. Circle (2004-2006)
Lynn M. Brinckmeyer (2006-2008)
Barbara L. Geer (2008-2010)
Scott C. Shuler (2010-2012)
Nancy Ditmer (2012-2014)
Glenn Nierman (2014-2016)
Denese Odegaard (2016-2018)
Kathleen D. Sanz (2018-2020)
Mackie V. Spradley (2020-2022)
Council Members
Kathleen D. Sanz, chair
