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.

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Category

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

Resource Type

  • Teaching Tip / Idea
  • Video

Teaching Level

  • College/University

Year Added

2025

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