Crystal Lynn Gerrard-Ramirez is Assistant Professor of Music Education at the University of North Texas, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in music education. Prior to her appointment at the University of North Texas, she held public school band teaching positions in Texas. She holds degrees from the University of Texas at Arlington (BM), Southern Methodist University (MM), and The Ohio State University (PhD).

Dr. Gerrard-Ramirez has presented at state, national, and international venues. Her publications can be found in the Journal of Research in Music Education, Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, Journal of Music Teacher Education, Contributions to Music Education, Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, and Equity and Excellence in Education. Her research interests include asset-based practices; social justice in music education; issues of marginalization and underrepresentation in music education; and critical issues in music teacher education.

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