Dr. Robert L. Bryant III currently serves as Associate Professor, Music Education Program Coordinator, and Music Department Assessment Director at Tennessee State University. Throughout his career, he has successfully built and sustained high-performing programs in Title I schools and HBCUs. His research focuses on diversifying the music teaching profession.

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