Music Program Leaders Colloquium—Strong Finish, Fresh Start: End-of-Year Strategies to Support Music Educators

Wrap up your school year with clarity and confidence! This practical session is packed with essential strategies for program leaders to help music educators close out the year effectively and set the stage for a successful return in the fall. From managing repairs and sharing wish lists to building next year’s performance calendar and supporting course scheduling, we will cover EOY checklists, summer wellness tips, and helping your teachers stay connected with their administrators and counselors. Discover ways to help music educators boost student engagement over the summer while encouraging time to reflect, recharge, and reignite their passion for next school year. Let’s collaborate, plan smart, and return ready!

Annamarie Bollino began working as the Supervisor of the Arts for Prince William County Schools after a 20-year tenure with Stafford County Public Schools as a music educator, building administrator, and fine arts coordinator. She serves as Past Chair of the NAfME Music Program Leaders Council and Vice-President of the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA), and President-Elect of NAfME’s Southern Division. As a member of the Virginia Coalition for Fine Arts Education, Annamarie is leading the Commonwealth’s efforts to bring arts education data to stakeholders through the Arts Education Data Project. Annamarie is a proud graduate of West Virginia University, George Mason University, and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Martha Gabel has been a music educator for 33 years, teaching elementary General Music, and directing children’s choirs. She is currently the District Fine Arts Coordinator for the Olathe Public Schools, where she works to support approximately 200 arts educators.  She also serves as President of NAfME’s Southwestern Division, and Southwestern Division Representative for the NAfME Music Program Leaders Council. Martha holds a BME from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, an MLA in Education, and an MS in School Leadership, both from the Baker University School of Graduate and Professional Studies. She has served the Kansas Music Educators Association as the State Elementary Chair and is a past KMEA President.

NAfME presents this live virtual event at no charge to all as a service to the music education profession. To register, you must enter your NAfME member information or create a nonmember account. After registering, check your email for instructions. A recording of this program will be available to all registrants for one week following the live event. Members can also view archived NAfME webinars in the NAfME Academy.

The views expressed are those of the presenter; they do not necessarily reflect the views of NAfME.