Careers

Planning for the Inevitable

Planning for the Inevitable Navigating Challenges in and out of the Classroom By Amy Kraft and NAfME Member Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl “The tests we face in life’s journey are…

Leading by Example: Making Key Changes in Your Career

Leading by Example: Making Key Changes in Your Career By NAfME Member Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl “There comes a time in your life when you focus solely on what you…

Educating in the Music Classroom through Service-Learning

Educating in the Music Classroom through Service-Learning By NAfME Member Jan Scott Presented Educating in the Music Classroom through Service-Learning at the “NAfME is ME!” 2022 NAfME National Conference in…

The Capacity to Collaborate

The Capacity to Collaborate 5 Steps to Empower Teamwork  By NAfME Members Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl, Alison Parish, and Sarah Castrillon “The strength of the team is each individual member.…

Believe in the Power of Great Teachers

Believe in the Power of Great Teachers By NAfME Past President Mackie V. Spradley This article was first published in the March 2022 issue of Music Educators Journal. In the…

Storytelling: Developing Employment Marketing Skills

Storytelling: Developing Employment Marketing Skills By NAfME Member Paul K. Fox This article originally appeared on Paul Fox’s blog here. If you have not read it, as a warm-up, check out…

NAfME Collegiate Chat: “Building Your Brand Starts Now!”

  Please join NAfME Collegiate Advisory Council Eastern Division Representative Dr. Heidi Welch and Southern Division Representative Dr. Debbie O’Connell, and NAfME Collegiate Advisory Council Chair Susan Smith for the…

NAfME Collegiate Chat: “Becoming a Music Teacher: Making the Transition!”

  Please join NAfME Collegiate Advisory Council Northwest Division Representative Lori Gray and Western Division Representative Jared Rawlings, with NAfME Collegiate Advisory Council Chair Susan Smith for the March Collegiate…

New Year’s Resolutions for Retired Music Educators

New Year’s Resolutions for Retired Music Educators Make a Difference in the Music Education Profession By NAfME Member Paul K. Fox The original article was first published on Paul Fox’s…

Leadership Inside and Outside the Classroom

Leadership Inside and Outside the Classroom Dr. Blaire Koerner and Rachel Roberts Institute for Music Leadership Sponsored by Eastman School of Music All industries are constantly changing and evolving with…