collegiate advisory council

Presented by Michelle McConkey, Western Division Representative on the NAfME Collegiate Advisory Council and Associate Professor of Music Education at California State University Chico, this three-part miniseries addresses information and questions related to teacher health and well-being. 

Additionally, each part will discuss the development of healthy habits related to community building, rehearsal techniques, responding to behavior, and mindful self-regulation. 


Health & Well-Being for the Pre-Service Music Teacher: Part 1 

Topics included: research on stress and music education, “filling your cup,” and establishing non-negotiables. Watch now. 


Health & Well-Being for the Pre-Service Music Teacher: Part 2 

Topics included: addressing burn-out and habits for a healthy mindset. Watch now.  


Health & Well-Being for the Pre-Service Music Teacher: Part 3 

Topics included: social-emotional learning for the music educator. Watch now.


Learn more about the NAfME Collegiate program and follow NAfME Collegiate on Instagram (@nafmecollegiateofficial) and Facebook (facebook.com/cnafme) for the latest information.

The Music Education Advocate Podcast logo with host Jazzmone Sutton headshot. Tune in to the latest episodes!

Category

  • Careers
  • Collegiate
  • Preparation
  • Retention
  • Teacher Self Care

Resource Type

  • Teaching Tip / Idea
  • Video

Teaching Level

  • College/University

Year Added

2025

Explore More

What does Tri-M mean to you? Tri-M Alumnus Madelynn W.
Image of Hilton at Long Beach. September 30-October 3. 2026 Biennial NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education Conference. Early bird deadline August 12. Hotel block rate good through September 7. Logos for Society for Research in Music Education and Society for Music Teacher Education.
Read the June Teaching Music magazine. Cover art for June 2026 issue of Teaching Music