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Supporting Introverted Music Teachers By NAfME Member Jennifer Hibbard Many years ago, as a rookie music teacher, I assumed my introversion was a personality flaw. I thought it meant I…
When Caring for Others Becomes Too Much Prioritizing Self-Care for Music Educators By NAfME Member José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. As the new academic year begins, music educators across the country…
Uncoupling Rumination from Reflection A Call for Compassionate, Curious Dispositions By NAfME Member Lisa Martin, Music Educators Journal Academic Editor This article first appeared in the December 2024 issue of Music Educators Journal.…
Today, more than ever, educators and their students are faced with high levels of stress and anxiety. We often lack the skills to cope with these challenges in our fast-paced…
Beat Burnout By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl “By refreshing our sense of belonging in the world, we widen the web of relationships that nourishes us and protects us from…
Knowing When to Move On A Guide for Music Educators By NAfME Members José Leonardo Leon, D.M.A. and José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. As educators and practitioners, we’re no strangers to…
Turn the Lights Back On By NAfME Members Amy M. Knopps and Lori Schwartz Reichl “The shadow is the greatest teacher for how to come to the light.” ― Ram…
Prioritizing People: Confront and Conquer Burnout Together By NAfME Member Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl “You will burn and you will burn out; you will be healed and come back again.”―Fyodor…
A Note from the Academic Editor: The Sunshine File By NAfME Member Corin T. Overland, Academic Editor of Music Educators Journal This article first appeared in the December 2020 issue…
Burned Out or Bummed Out? Teacher Self-Care: Diagnosis and Remediation By NAfME Member Paul K. Fox This article first appeared on Paul Fox’s blog here. This is part six in…