Teacher Self Care

The Key to a Successful First Year

The Key to a Successful First Year By NAfME Member Marissa Guarriello This article first appeared on the F-flat Magazine blog. “The greatest use of a life is to spend…

Being the “New Teacher”: Making a Smooth Transition

Making a Smooth Transition  How do you follow a successful and beloved high school choral director? By Kevin Coker This article was first published in the August 2015 Teaching Music…

Tools for Survival in Today’s Climate

No Teacher Is an Island  Tools for Survival in Today’s Climate By NAfME Member Dr. Jenny L. Neff School breaks can lead to thoughts of taking vacation or escaping to…

Stress, Burnout, and Stage Fright in College

Stress, Burnout, and Stage Fright in College Resources for Music and Music Education Majors By NAfME Member Paul K. Fox PMEA Retired Member Coordinator and Chair of Council for Teacher Training,…

Friendship as Mentorship

Friendship as Mentorship Colleagues Can Be Your Best Resource Professionally and Personally  By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl A similar version of this article was originally published in the December…

Show Gratitude: Make Real Contact by Giving Thanks, and Meaning It

Make Real Contact by Giving Thanks, and Meaning It By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl A similar version of this article was originally published in the November 2018 teacher edition…