professional development
10 Things I Wish I Knew as a New Teacher By NAfME Member Erika Wahlers Dear new, motivated, excited, and eager teacher, Learn from my mistakes. Like every other part…
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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…
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“Together, We Are NAfME!” A Back-to-School Message from NAfME President Scott R. Sheehan NAfME President Scott R. Sheehan welcomes music educators to the new school year with a message about…
Read MoreFor Immediate Release Media Contact: Jazzmone Sutton JazzmoneS@nafme.org or 703-860-4000 National Association for Music Education Awards Four Collegiate Members and Seven Institutions’ Collegiate Chapters for Excellence and Achievement RESTON, VA (July…
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From One End to the Next Will We Be Ready? By NAfME Member Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl “Don’t wait until you are ready to take action. Instead, take action, to…
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The Importance of Knowledge Transfer in Music Education Music educators can benefit from reflecting on past experiences and applying these ideas and skills to their current endeavors. By LaToya A.…
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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…
Read MorePlease 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…
Read MorePlease 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…
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The Meaning of Mentorship By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl This article first appeared in the August 2021 issue of Teaching Music. “The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not…
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