Council of Past National Presidents

The Council of Past National Presidents supports NAfME and the profession of music education so that all students may receive a balanced, comprehensive and sequential education in music, which will prepare them for lifelong and informed experiences with music.

Chair 2024–2026

Mackie V. Spradley

Council Members and President’s Term Served

  • Karl J. Glenn (1990–1992)
  • Carolynn A. Lindeman (1996–1998)
  • Mel Clayton (2000–2002)
  • Willie L. Hill, Jr. (2002–2004)
  • Lynn M. Brinckmeyer (2006–2008)
  • Barbara L. Geer (2008–2010)
  • Scott C. Shuler (2010–2012)
  • Glenn Nierman (2014–2016)
  • Denese Odegaard (2016–2018)
  • Kathleen D. Sanz (2018–2020)
  • Mackie V. Spradley (2020–2022)
  • Scott Sheehan (2022–2024)

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