Mikayla Kelemen is a music educator at Winooski School District in Vermont, where she teaches general music, chorus, piano, and digital music. A songwriter and advocate for student-centered learning, she is passionate about creating meaningful musical experiences that foster creativity, connection, and student agency. Mikayla also serves as Co-Manager of the Vermont All State Modern Band and enjoys exploring innovative approaches that expand access and relevance in music education. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University.

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