Are you in years 1-3 of teaching music? Join the CMA Foundation’s Mentor M.E. program to receive guidance and support from highly regarded veteran music teachers in the state.
Tuesday, April 11 at 6:00 PM/CT
Hosted by Jesse Cannon, Houston Independent School District Director of Vocal and Elementary Music, former music educator and 2022 CMA Music Teacher of Excellence, session two will explore the resources, support and tactics necessary for music educators to be successful in their classrooms.
Tuesday, May 9 at 6:00 PM/CT
Presented by Dr. Scott Edgar, a leading researcher, best-selling author and sought-after clinician on the subject of Social Emotional Learning (SEL), session three is aimed at making SEL relevant for music teachers and learners at all levels. Building on an understanding of SEL, participants will learn strategies to intentionally embed SEL into all areas of practice, from identity development, to fostering a sense of belonging, to prioritizing student empowerment.
Tuesday, August 8 at 6:00 PM/CT
Hosted by Dr. Loneka Battiste, Assistant Professor of Music Education at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, participants in this session will explore a variety of lessons learned through the years of music education. Drawing on 12 years of experience teaching children in school and community settings, Batiste will guide participants through an engaging and collaborative conversation around learning to trust oneself as an educator, embracing the power of one’s background, and the power of connecting with students.
Tuesday, September 12 at 6:00 PM/CT
International speaker, saxophonist, author, and master development coach for elementary and middle school band directors as well as a self-management-strategist for educators, Mickey Smith Jr. hosts a webinar focused on the power of enjoying teaching. Throughout this session, participants will be encouraged and equipped with the tools to discover their “sound of significance” and “keep on going” with resilience.
Tuesday, October 10 at 6:00 PM/CT
Classrooms are increasingly diverse, and often have many students with disabilities as part of classrooms and ensembles. While that move toward inclusion is positive, it sometimes leaves teachers wondering how to create meaningful and achievable goals for every student in every class. Hosted by Dr. Alice Hammel, music educator, author, and clinician, this session is designed to offer practical tools as teachers seek to meet the needs of every student in classes and ensembles.
